A 44-year-old with polyuria and 2 random plasma glucose values of 315 mg/dL and classic symptoms is evaluated. Which statement supports the diagnosis ...

Question

A 44-year-old with polyuria and 2 random plasma glucose values of 315 mg/dL and classic symptoms is evaluated. Which statement supports the diagnosis and initial management per current standards?

Accepted Answer

Random plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL with symptoms confirms diabetes; initiate therapy now

Answer

Diagnosis requires A1c ≥7.0% only

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Diagnosis requires OGTT confirmation even with random glucose ≥200 mg/dL and symptoms

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Diagnosis cannot be made without fasting glucose on two days

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Wait 3 months and recheck values before therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A 44-year-old with polyuria and 2 random plasma glucose values of 315 mg/dL and classic symptoms is evaluated. Which statement supports the diagnosis and initial management per current standards?