Question

A 48-year-old woman with no past medical history and a BMI of 29 kg/m² has a normal fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c on routine testing. She has no additional risk factors. According to Diabetes Canada, when should she next be screened for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In 3 years

Answer

In 1 year

Answer

In 2 years

Answer

Only if she develops symptoms of hyperglycaemia

Answer

No further screening is recommended

Practice question

A 48-year-old woman with no past medical history and a BMI of 29 kg/m² has a normal fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c on routine testing. She has no additional risk factors. According to Diabetes Canada, when should she next be screened for diabetes?