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Screening for diabetes: is it warranted?

Roger A Greenberg1, David B Sacks

  • 1Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02215, USA.

Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
|December 1, 2001
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Diabetes screening is recommended for adults aged 45 and older to detect type 2 diabetes early. Early detection and glycemic control can significantly reduce microvascular complications.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus affects 4.6% globally, with type 2 often undiagnosed.
  • Complications are present at diagnosis, highlighting the need for early detection.
  • Accelerating prevalence indicates an urgent need for widespread screening strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale for diabetes screening.
  • To examine evidence supporting glycemic control in reducing complications.
  • To discuss the potential roles of HbA1c and autoantibodies in screening.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on diabetes screening guidelines and evidence.
  • Analysis of studies on glycemic control and complication reduction.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic markers like HbA1c and autoantibodies.

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Main Results:

  • The American Diabetes Association recommends screening adults ≥45 years via fasting plasma glucose.
  • Tight glycemic control demonstrably reduces microvascular complications.
  • HbA1c and autoantibodies show potential utility in refining screening strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Screening for diabetes is crucial due to its high prevalence and asymptomatic nature of type 2.
  • Effective glycemic management is key to preventing diabetes-related complications.
  • Further research into HbA1c and autoantibodies may enhance diabetes detection and management.