This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Which of the following comes under high risk category for screening GDM? 
Select and explain. 
A. Age < 25years, B. Weight normal before pregnancy, C. Strong family history of type 2 diabetes, D. No history of abnormal glucose metabolism
C: Strong family history of type 2 diabetes
Answer: C: Strong family history of type 2 diabetes 
Explanation: Risk-based recommended screening strategy for detecting GDMLow-RiskHigh risk Member of an ethnic group with a low prevalence of GDMSevere obesityNo known diabetes in first degree relativesStrong family history of type 2 diabetesAge < 25 yearsPrevious history of GDM, impaired glucose metabolism, or glucosuriaWeight normal before pregnancyWeight normal at bihNo history of abnormal glucose metabolismNo history of poor obstetrical outcome(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)