High-risk characteristics for gestational diabetes include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Nonpregnant body mass index >35
Description: High-risk characteristics of gestational diabetes: Age >35-40 years Obesity (nonpregnant body mass index >30) Prior history of GDM Heavy glycosuria (>2+ on dipstick) History of unexplained stillbih Polycystic ovarian syndrome Strong family history of diabetes Ref: Murphy A., Janzen C., Strehlow S.L., Greenspoon J.S., Palmer S.M. (2013). Chapter 31. Diabetes Mellitus & Pregnancy. In A.H. DeCherney, L. Nathan, N. Laufer, A.S. Roman (Eds), CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e.
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