Question

A 10-year-old First Nations boy living in a rural community has obesity (BMI >97th percentile) and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes. According to CPS guidance on Indigenous child health, what is the most appropriate screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Screen now with fasting plasma glucose or OGTT and repeat regularly

Answer

Defer screening until adulthood

Answer

Screen only if HbA1c exceeds 7.0%

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Screen only if there is acanthosis nigricans

Answer

Screen only if he develops polyuria and weight loss

Practice question

A 10-year-old First Nations boy living in a rural community has obesity (BMI >97th percentile) and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes. According to CPS guidance on Indigenous child health, what is the most appropriate screening strategy?