Question

A 35-year-old with new T2DM (A1c 7.1%) and no comorbidities asks about diagnostic thresholds. Which statement is correct per ADA?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is diagnosed with A1c ≥6.5% or FPG ≥126 mg/dL on two occasions

Answer

Diabetes requires A1c ≥7.0%

Answer

Diagnosis requires symptomatic hyperglycemia only

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Oral glucose tolerance testing is not used

Answer

A1c is not recommended for diagnosis

Practice question

A 35-year-old with new T2DM (A1c 7.1%) and no comorbidities asks about diagnostic thresholds. Which statement is correct per ADA?