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Type 2 diabetes screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyEndocrine/MetabolicType 2 diabetes screeningABFM Board

A 47-year-old woman with BMI 34 kg/m2 presents for preventive care. She has no polyuria, polydipsia, or known diabetes. Her last glycemic test was 5 years ago. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: E — Hemoglobin A1c or fasting plasma glucose

Adults aged 35 to 70 years with overweight or obesity should be screened for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Reference: ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes 2026: https://professional.diabetes.org/standards-of-care