DM SCREENING

Question 1

Who should be screened for diabetes?

Answer 1

Asymptomatic adults who are overweight or obese

Screening is recommended based on weight status.

Question 2

What are some risk factors that may prompt diabetes screening?

Answer 2

• First-degree relative with diabetes
• High-risk race/ethnicity
• History of cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• HDL-cholesterol <35 mg/dL or triglycerides >250 mg/dL
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (in women)
• Physical inactivity

These factors increase the likelihood of developing diabetes.

Question 3

How often should patients with prediabetes be tested?

Answer 3

Annually

Regular testing helps monitor progression towards diabetes.

Question 4

What is the recommended testing frequency for women with gestational diabetes?

Answer 4

Lifelong testing every 3 years starting from diagnosis

This is to monitor for the potential development of type 2 diabetes.

Question 5

At what age does the American Diabetes Association recommend screening to start?

Answer 5

Age 35

This recommendation is regardless of other risk factors.