Metabolic Disorders & Obesity

Question 1

Whom should we screen for T2DM?

What level recommendation is this?

Answer 1

1) Adults 40-70 yoa who are overweight or obese.

2) This is a B level recommendation

Question 2

1) Whom should we screen for osteoporosis? (2)

2) What are risk factors for osteoporosis (5) and how should we determine whether or not pts need screening?

Answer 2

1) Women 65+ yoa, Postmenopausal women < 65 yoa with risk factors.

2)
- Parental hx hip fracture
- smoking
- EtOH use
- Low body weight
- post-menopausal
* *Use the FRAX scoring system to determine risk