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Gestational diabetes screening — DRCOG MCQ

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At booking, a woman reports gestational diabetes in her previous pregnancy. Her early 75 g oral glucose tolerance test is normal. What further testing should be arranged?

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Correct answer: B — Repeat oral glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy

The best answer is “Repeat oral glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy”. Previous gestational diabetes is a high-risk factor. NICE recommends an early 75 g oral glucose tolerance test after booking and, when that result is normal, a repeat test at 24 to 28 weeks. Alternative glucose measurements do not replace the specified repeat diagnostic test.

Reference: NICE NG3: Diabetes in pregnancy: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3/chapter/recommendations