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Type 2 Diabetes Management Guidelines

Diabetes in pregnancy

  • Glucose challenge test results
  • BGL ≥ 11.1 mmol/L – refer to specialist DiP team and obstetric service
  • BGL 7.8 – 11 mmol/L – proceed to 75 g GTT as soon as possible
  • BGL ≤ 7.7 mmol/L – no further screening for GDM is required unless clinically warranted
  • Glucose tolerance test results
  • Fasting BGL ≥ 5.5 mmol/L and/or 2 hour BGL ≥ 9 mmol/L – refer to specialist DiP team and obstetrics service
  • Fasting BGL ≤ 5.4 mmol/L and 2 hour BGL ≤ 8.9 mmol/L - no further screening for GDM is required unless clinically warranted