Question

A 50-year-old Aboriginal woman with obesity and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes attends a remote general practice. She has no current symptoms. According to the RACGP Red Book and diabetes handbook, which screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Screen now with fasting glucose or HbA1c as Aboriginal people are at higher risk

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Begin diabetes screening from age 60 years because she is asymptomatic

Answer

Screen only if she develops osmotic symptoms

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Delay screening until BMI exceeds 40 kg/m2

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Screen only if her blood pressure is also elevated

Practice question

A 50-year-old Aboriginal woman with obesity and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes attends a remote general practice. She has no current symptoms. According to the RACGP Red Book and diabetes handbook, which screening strategy is most appropriate?