Gestational Diabetes

Question 1

If a pregnant woman has a fasting glucose of >7.00mmol/L, what treatment should be given?

Answer 1

Immediately give insulin plus or minus metformin

Question 2

If a pregnant woman has a fasting glucose of <7.00mmol/L, what treatment should be advised?

Answer 2

A trial of diet and exercise with review in 1-2 weeks

Question 3

After a diagnosis of gestational diabetes, what follow-up is required?

Answer 3

Joint antenatal and diabetes team clinic within a week after diagnosis