Question

A 46-year-old First Nations man living on-reserve in northern Manitoba attends a rural nursing station. His BMI is 33 kg/m² and his father developed type 2 diabetes at age 50. According to Canadian data on diabetes inequities and Diabetes Canada guidance, which statement best reflects an appropriate approach to screening?

Accepted Answer

Screen now for type 2 diabetes given elevated risk in First Nations populations

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Screen at age 50 because earlier screening is not indicated

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Defer screening and focus only on weight loss counselling

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Screen only if he develops osmotic symptoms

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Screen only with random capillary glucose when he is fasting

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