Question

A 36-year-old Aboriginal man with BMI 31 kg/m², smoker, has a brother with type 2 diabetes. He lives in a remote community and presents for a health check. Which statement about diabetes screening is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

He should be screened earlier and more frequently due to high risk, for example with fasting glucose or HbA1c from age 18

Answer

Screening should only begin at age 50

Answer

Only symptomatic individuals need screening

Answer

Oral glucose tolerance tests are never recommended

Answer

Screening is unnecessary if he feels well

Practice question

A 36-year-old Aboriginal man with BMI 31 kg/m², smoker, has a brother with type 2 diabetes. He lives in a remote community and presents for a health check. Which statement about diabetes screening is most appropriate?