Question

A 25-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community attends for an adult health check. He has no known medical conditions and feels well. BMI is 29 kg/m², blood pressure 126/78 mmHg and there is a strong family history of type 2 diabetes. According to the National Guide and RACGP recommendations, what is the most appropriate approach to screening for type 2 diabetes in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Perform annual laboratory blood glucose or HbA1c testing from now

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Defer diabetes screening until age 40 years

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Use AUSDRISK questionnaire only without blood tests

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Screen once now and repeat only if he develops symptoms

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No screening is required because BMI is below 30 kg/m²

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