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Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Screening is done to find a health problem early and treat it. Tests are often given to people who do not have signs but who may be at high risk.

References

  • Diabetes mellitus type 2 in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults.
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2 in children and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-children-and-adolescents.
  • Prediabetes. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/prediabetes.
  • 8/2/2019 EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: DynaMed Systematic Literature Surveillance https://www.dynamed.com/condition/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-children-and-adolescents: American Diabetes Association. 2. Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2019. Diabetes Care. 2019;42(Suppl 1):S13-S28.

Contributors

  • James P. Cornell, MD
Last Updated:
2022-12-01

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