Question

A 25-year-old Aboriginal woman with a BMI of 30 kg/m² and no known medical history presents for a general check-up. She feels well. According to current Australian diabetes guidelines, which is the most appropriate screening strategy for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Order a fasting plasma glucose or HbA1c at least annually from now

Answer

No screening is required until age 40 years

Answer

Use the AUSDRISK questionnaire only from age 40 years

Answer

Order an oral glucose tolerance test only if she becomes symptomatic

Answer

Screen only if her BMI exceeds 35 kg/m²

Practice question

A 25-year-old Aboriginal woman with a BMI of 30 kg/m² and no known medical history presents for a general check-up. She feels well. According to current Australian diabetes guidelines, which is the most appropriate screening strategy for diabetes?