Question

A 48-year-old Aboriginal woman with BMI 33 kg/m^2 and a strong family history of diabetes attends a community-controlled health service. According to Aboriginal preventive health recommendations, when should she start regular screening for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

From age 18 with risk factor assessment and earlier diabetes screening considered

Answer

At age 50 only

Answer

At age 40 only

Answer

Screening is only needed if symptomatic

Answer

Screening only during pregnancy

Practice question

A 48-year-old Aboriginal woman with BMI 33 kg/m^2 and a strong family history of diabetes attends a community-controlled health service. According to Aboriginal preventive health recommendations, when should she start regular screening for type 2 diabetes?