Question

A 38-year-old Cree woman living in a remote First Nations community has a BMI of 33 kg/m² and a history of gestational diabetes. Her previous fasting glucose three years ago was normal. According to Diabetes Canada, which approach to diabetes screening is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Screen now and repeat at least every 3 years, or more often based on risk

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Delay screening until age 40 and then test every 5 years

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Screen only if she develops polyuria or polydipsia

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Screen only if her BMI exceeds 35 kg/m²

Answer

Screen only if there is microalbuminuria

Practice question

A 38-year-old Cree woman living in a remote First Nations community has a BMI of 33 kg/m² and a history of gestational diabetes. Her previous fasting glucose three years ago was normal. According to Diabetes Canada, which approach to diabetes screening is most appropriate?