Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Diagnostic thresholds for gestational diabetes are fasting blood glucose ≥ _____

How should gestational diabetes be treated if fasting plasma glucose < 7 mmol/L? _____

How should gestational diabetes be treated if fasting plasma glucose < 7 mmol/L and glucose targets are not met after 1-2 weeks of diet and exercise trial? _____

Hint: 2

What is the investigation of choice for screening of gestational diabetes? _____

Gestational _____ is the second most common gestational disorder

Diagnostic thresholds for gestational diabetes are 2-hour glucose ≥ _____

Pregnant women with a BMI of > _____ kg/m2 are at higher risk for gestational diabetes

How would you screen for gestational diabetes in a pregnant woman who have had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy? _____

What is the management of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus? _____

Hint: 2

Weight loss for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes with BMI of > _____ kg/m2