Question

A 52-year-old woman of average risk for diabetes asks about screening. She has BMI 29 kg/m², no gestational diabetes history, and no cardiovascular disease. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the recommended screening interval for diabetes in such an adult?

Accepted Answer

Screen with fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c every 3 years from age 40

Answer

No screening is recommended unless she develops symptoms

Answer

Screen with fasting plasma glucose or HbA1c every year from age 40

Answer

Screen only with a 2-hour 75 g OGTT every 10 years

Answer

Screen only if BMI exceeds 35 kg/m²

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman of average risk for diabetes asks about screening. She has BMI 29 kg/m², no gestational diabetes history, and no cardiovascular disease. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the recommended screening interval for diabetes in such an adult?