How Do I Make the Diagnosis of Diabetes?
Case Study
Mrs. HR is a 48 year old whom you have screened for diabetes since she is over 40, and has a family history of diabetes.
You decided to use the A1C test.
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Her first A1C comes back 6.5%
Should you tell her she has Type 2 diabetes?
Yes
No
Reveal Answer
You are correct!
Mrs. HR’s first result is in the diabetes range, however, "a repeat confirmatory laboratory test must be done on another day".
Click here to review the Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes.
Mrs. HR goes for a repeat A1C early the following week.
Her next A1C is 6.9% - the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes is confirmed.
No, not yet.
Mrs. HR’s first result is in the diabetes range, however, "a repeat confirmatory laboratory test must be done on another day".
Click here to review the Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes.
Mrs. HR goes for a repeat A1C early the following week.
Her next A1C is 6.9% - the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes is confirmed.
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