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Question 1

risk factors for GDM

Answer 1

prev GDM 
BMI >30 
fam history 
ethnicity (asian/middle east, afro-caribbean)
prev big baby

Question 2

complications of GDM

Answer 2

pre-eclampsia
neonatal hypo, cv disease, obesity
macrosomia/obstruction
shoulder dystocia

Question 3

what HbA1c target for conception

Answer 3

48mmol/mol

Question 4

avoud pregnancy if HbA1c levels are

Answer 4

> 86mmol/mol

Question 5

what supplements should be taken

Answer 5

5mg folic acid - 12 weeks prior and low dose aspirin for 12 weeks

Question 6

if have GDM and on metformin deliver at ?

Answer 6

39-40wks

Question 7

if GDM and diet controlled deliver at

Answer 7

40-41wks

Question 8

if GDM and insulin controlled deliver at

Answer 8

38weeks

Question 9

if type 1 diabetic deliver at

Answer 9

38 weeks

Question 10

when is GDM tested for and how

Answer 10

booking if risk fcators otherwise 28weeks with 2 hr OGTT

Question 11

diagnostic values for GDM

Answer 11

fasting >5.1

2 hr OGTT >8.5

Question 12

glycaemic targets for GDM and how often should they monitor

Answer 12

min 4x a day in morning before bed a nd before meals

fasting 3.5-5.5 and 1hr - <7.8

Question 13

how often are women with GDM screened for DM post natally

Answer 13

annually