A 39-year-old woman with BMI 32 kg/m2 presents for preventive care. She has no polyuria, polydipsia, or prior gestational diabetes. Blood pressure is

Question

A 39-year-old woman with BMI 32 kg/m2 presents for preventive care. She has no polyuria, polydipsia, or prior gestational diabetes. Blood pressure is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Screen for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

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Defer testing unless weight increases

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Use fasting insulin as the screening test

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Wait until age 50 because she is asymptomatic

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Screen with urine ketones

Diabetes screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 39-year-old woman with BMI 32 kg/m2 presents for preventive care. She has no polyuria, polydipsia, or prior gestational diabetes. Blood pressure is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?