the care usual for adult populations is supported for pregnant
adolescents at this time. (II-2A)
12. Practitioners should consult gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
guidelines. In theory, testing all patients is appropriate, although
rates of GDM are generally lower in adolescent populations.
Practitioners should be aware, however, that certain ethnic groups
including Aboriginal populations are at high risk of GDM. (II-2A)