Which of the following is not a risk factor for a woman to develop gestational diabetes?: (A) Previous macrosomic baby, (B) Previous history of gestational diabetes, (C) Both parents have diabetes, (D) Working mother
Answer is D. GDM risk assessment: should be asceained at the first prenatal visitLow-RiskMember of an ethnic group with a low prevalence of GDMNo known diabetes in first-degree relativesAge <25 yearsWeight normal before pregnancyWeight normal at bihNo history of abnormal glucose metabolismNo history of poor obstetrical outcomeHigh-RiskSevere obesityStrong family history of type 2 diabetesPrevious history of GDM, macrosomic baby, impaired glucose metabolism, or glucosuriaReference: William's obstetrics; 25th edition; Chapter 57; Diabetes