GDM screening
This test is recommended in early pregnancy for women with risk factors for hyperglycaemia.
What is HbA1c?
This fasting plasma glucose range indicates GDM
What is 5.3–6.9 mmol/L?
This previous pregnancy condition increases the odds of GDM by up to 21 times.
What is previous gestational diabetes mellitus?
This lifestyle intervention is the first-line strategy for managing GDM.
What is dietary modification?
This fasting plasma glucose level or higher confirms overt DIP.
What is ≥ 7.0 mmol/L?
The oral glucose tolerance test (POGTT) uses this amount of glucose.
What is 75 grams?
A 2-hour plasma glucose of this value or higher confirms GDM.
What is 9.0 mmol/L?
Having a first-degree relative with this condition increases GDM risk.
What is diabetes?
Women diagnosed with GDM should monitor this regularly to guide treatment.
What is blood glucose?
This 2-hour plasma glucose level after a 75g POGTT confirms overt DIP.
What is ≥ 11.1 mmol/L?
A fasting plasma glucose (FPG) of this value or higher indicates overt diabetes in pregnancy.
What is 7.0 mmol/L?
This HbA1c level in early pregnancy indicates overt diabetes.
What is ≥6.5% (≥48 mmol/mol)?
Women aged 40 years or older have this increased odds ratio for GDM.
What is 4.9?
If lifestyle changes are insufficient, this type of medication may be introduced.
What is insulin therapy?
This HbA1c threshold is diagnostic of overt DIP.
What is ≥ 6.5%?
Universal screening for GDM is recommended during this gestational age window.
What is 24–28 weeks?
This test is not recommended before 10 weeks’ gestation due to poor tolerance.
What is the 75g two-hour POGTT?
This endocrine disorder, often linked with irregular periods, raises GDM risk
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
Women with GDM should receive education from this type of health professional
What is a diabetes educator?
Overt DIP can be diagnosed at this time during pregnancy.
What is any gestation?
GDM is diagnosed if the 1-hour plasma glucose (1hPG) is equal to or above this threshold
What is 10.6 mmol/L?
This glucose value at 1 hour post-load confirms GDM.
What is ≥10.6 mmol/L?
This thyroid condition is associated with a nearly 2-fold increased risk of GDM.
What is hypothyroidism?
This monitoring method may be considered when POGTT is not tolerated.
What is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)?
Women with overt DIP should be managed similarly to those with this condition.
What is pre-existing diabetes?