Question

A 36-year-old Aboriginal woman with BMI 33 kg/m², a strong family history of type 2 diabetes and history of gestational diabetes attends an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. According to the National Guide, how should screening for diabetes be approached?

Accepted Answer

Undertake regular diabetes screening from an earlier age due to high risk

Answer

Delay diabetes screening until age 40

Answer

Screen using fasting glucose or HbA1c only if symptomatic

Answer

Rely on urine glucose testing at routine visits

Answer

Use overseas diabetes risk calculators only

Practice question

A 36-year-old Aboriginal woman with BMI 33 kg/m², a strong family history of type 2 diabetes and history of gestational diabetes attends an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. According to the National Guide, how should screening for diabetes be approached?