Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO recommendations on care for women with diabetes during pregnancy
Year of Publication2025
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

New

For women with gestational diabetes, do not routinely measure glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).

Not recommended

Notes and Remarks

The availability and affordability of HbA1c testing varies between countries and health-care settings. Follow-up after HbA1c testing will depend on the individual woman’s results and available resources. While (this) recommendation (...) advises against routinely recommending HbA1c measurement in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), this does not preclude its use in clinical contexts where its use could potentially improve outcomes.