21st March 2022

A 29-year-old woman presents to her antenatal care appointment at 24 weeks pregnant

A 29-year-old woman presents to her antenatal care appointment at 24 weeks pregnant. She is noted to be obese, and of South Asian descent. Part of her screening assessment includes fasting blood glucose, which comes back at 7.4 mmol/L. You suspect her to have gestational diabetes.

What is an appropriate initial management option for gestational diabetes?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.