Question 1

When is the standard gestational diabetes screening done?

Accepted Answer

12-14 weeks · 24-28 weeks · 32-36 weeks · Only after birth

Question 2

Which population has the HIGHEST GDM prevalence?

Accepted Answer

White European · South Asian · Eastern European · Northern European

Question 3

What's the UK NICE 2-hour post-meal blood glucose target?

Accepted Answer

≤ 4 mmol/L · ≤ 6.4 mmol/L · ≤ 9 mmol/L · No specific target

Question 4

What is the 'plate method' for GDM?

Accepted Answer

Plate of mostly vegetables, quarter protein, quarter carb · Eating only from a small plate · Three plates per day instead of two · Only proteins on the plate

Question 5

What does the 'protein-first rule' do for blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Flattens post-meal glucose spikes · Increases blood sugar faster · Has no effect · Only helps if eating dairy

Question 6

Which activity most reliably reduces post-meal glucose spikes?

Accepted Answer

Sitting down after eating · A 10-15 minute brisk walk after meals · Lying flat after eating · Taking a hot bath

Question 7

Roughly what % of GDM women manage with diet + exercise alone (no medication)?

Accepted Answer

10% · 75-85% · Less than 30% · 100%

Question 8

Is insulin safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes — insulin doesn't cross the placenta · Only metformin is safe · No, both should be avoided · Only safe in T3

Question 9

After birth, what's the approximate lifetime type 2 diabetes risk for women diagnosed with GDM?

Accepted Answer

About 5% · About 50% · About 90% · No higher than the general population

Question 10

Which fruit needs particular portion-control in GDM?

Accepted Answer

Berries · Mango · Apple · Pear