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Prediabetes preventive intervention — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 49-year-old woman with BMI 31 kg/m2 has A1c 6.0% on screening. She has no symptoms and no cardiovascular disease. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: E — Refer to an intensive lifestyle intervention program

Prediabetes should prompt referral to effective preventive interventions, especially structured lifestyle programs.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations