Question

A 15-year-old boy from a First Nations community is brought to clinic by his grandmother, who is concerned about his weight gain and family history of type 2 diabetes. BMI is above the 97th percentile. According to Canadian recommendations and recognition of higher diabetes risk in Indigenous youth, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Use a risk assessment tool and perform fasting glucose and HbA1c, with culturally safe counselling on lifestyle

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Reassure that diabetes screening is not needed until adulthood

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Screen only if he develops polydipsia and polyuria

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Start metformin immediately without any investigations

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Tell the grandmother that obesity is normal in adolescence

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