Question

A 52-year-old First Nations man living in a remote northern community attends a fly-in clinic. He has no known diabetes. BMI is 34 kg/m², BP 138/86 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate diabetes screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Screen now with A1C or fasting plasma glucose and repeat at least every 3 years

Answer

No screening unless symptomatic

Answer

Screen starting at age 60 because of limited resources

Answer

Use random glucose only when he presents for acute care

Answer

Screen only if his BMI exceeds 40 kg/m²

Practice question

A 52-year-old First Nations man living in a remote northern community attends a fly-in clinic. He has no known diabetes. BMI is 34 kg/m², BP 138/86 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate diabetes screening strategy?