A 50-year-old with BMI 31 kg/m² and no symptoms asks about diabetes screening. What is the correct recommendation?...

Question

A 50-year-old with BMI 31 kg/m² and no symptoms asks about diabetes screening. What is the correct recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Screen now for prediabetes/diabetes

Answer

No screening until age 45

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Screen only if BP ≥140/90 mm Hg

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Screen only if LDL ≥190 mg/dL

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Screen only if strong family history

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Diabetes Screening