September 12, 2013
Question:
Answer:
testing is appropriate only for patients aged 45 years or older
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
testing is appropriate in patients aged less than 45 only if they present with symptoms of diabetes (e.g., polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss)
testing is appropriate for all patients aged less than 45 if they have first-degree relatives with diabetes
testing is appropriate in adults of any age who are overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and who have one or more additional risk factors for diabetes
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