Question

A 46-year-old woman with no history of diabetes, BMI 28 kg/m2, blood pressure 126/78 mm Hg and no other risk factors attends for a periodic health examination. She feels well. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate approach to screening for diabetes in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Screen with A1C or fasting plasma glucose every 3 years

Answer

No screening is needed until age 50 years

Answer

Order fasting plasma glucose testing annually

Answer

Order a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test every year

Answer

Do a single random plasma glucose now and repeat only if symptomatic

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman with no history of diabetes, BMI 28 kg/m2, blood pressure 126/78 mm Hg and no other risk factors attends for a periodic health examination. She feels well. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate approach to screening for diabetes in this patient?