Question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes for 8 years is reviewed in general practice. His HbA1c is 7.2%, he has no albuminuria and eGFR is 80 mL/min/1.73 m². According to Australian diabetes guidelines, which of the following routine complication screening intervals is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Annual dilated retinal examination

Answer

Dilated retinal examination every 5 years

Answer

Urinary albumin-creatinine ratio every 5 years

Answer

Routine screening for peripheral neuropathy every 10 years

Answer

No need for complication screening until duration exceeds 15 years

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes for 8 years is reviewed in general practice. His HbA1c is 7.2%, he has no albuminuria and eGFR is 80 mL/min/1.73 m². According to Australian diabetes guidelines, which of the following routine complication screening intervals is most appropriate?