Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendations on care for women with diabetes during pregnancy
Year of Publication2025
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
New
For pregnant women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, measure glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in the first trimester or as soon as antenatal care is initiated
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