Question-154

Polynesian woman with diabetic mother who was diagnosed at 45yoa. she comes to you – normal exam. Wants to know about diabetes screening?


a. OGTT every 1 years
b. GTT every 2 years
c. Tell her to screen after 45yoa

GP’s role
• Screen for diabetes every 3 years for:> People over 45 years with a 10 relative with type 2 diabetes
> All people aged >55 years
> Women with past history of gestational diabetes
• Screen for diabetes every 12 months for:
> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 35 years
> People of Pacific Islander, Indian subcontinent or Chinese origin over 35 years
• Consider MODY if:
> Early mild hyperglycaemia
> Non-ketotic
> No association with obesity
> Autosomal pattern of inheritance
This is the National Health and Research Medical Council Screen for diabetes every 3 years for: >. People over 45 years withhttp://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/your_health/egenetics/practioners/gems/sections/10_diabetes.pdf