Question

A 46-year-old Aboriginal woman with no known diabetes attends a community-controlled health service for a check-up. According to RACGP type 2 diabetes guidelines, how often should her diabetes risk be assessed using a tool such as AUSDRISK, assuming no additional specific risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years from age 40

Answer

Every year from age 40

Answer

Every 5 years from age 45

Answer

No routine screening is recommended

Answer

Only if symptomatic

Practice question

A 46-year-old Aboriginal woman with no known diabetes attends a community-controlled health service for a check-up. According to RACGP type 2 diabetes guidelines, how often should her diabetes risk be assessed using a tool such as AUSDRISK, assuming no additional specific risk factors?