Question

A 55-year-old man (BMI 33) with no known diabetes asks about screening. BP 128/78. What is the recommended diabetes screening plan?

Accepted Answer

Screen now with fasting plasma glucose or A1c

Answer

Do not screen until age 60

Answer

Only screen if BP >=140/90

Answer

Screen only if symptomatic

Answer

Oral glucose tolerance test only

Practice question

A 55-year-old man (BMI 33) with no known diabetes asks about screening. BP 128/78. What is the recommended diabetes screening plan?