Question

A 57-year-old man with BMI 36 kg/m², severe obstructive sleep apnoea on CPAP and long-standing hypertension presents for cardiovascular risk review. His A1C is 6.3% with no known diabetes. According to CTFPHC guidance on type 2 diabetes, how often should he be screened?

Accepted Answer

Screen with A1C every 3-5 years if at high risk

Answer

He does not require screening because A1C is normal

Answer

Screen annually with fasting glucose or A1C given very high risk

Answer

Screen only if he develops symptoms of hyperglycaemia

Answer

Screen only if random glucose exceeds 11.1 mmol/L incidentally

Practice question

A 57-year-old man with BMI 36 kg/m², severe obstructive sleep apnoea on CPAP and long-standing hypertension presents for cardiovascular risk review. His A1C is 6.3% with no known diabetes. According to CTFPHC guidance on type 2 diabetes, how often should he be screened?