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[Screening for type 2 diabetes is justified]

D K Andersson1, C Petersson

  • 1Institutionen för allmänmedicin, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala.

Lakartidningen
|December 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Opportunistic screening for type II diabetes in primary care using random blood glucose tests can detect about 60% of undiagnosed cases. High-risk individuals, including those with cardiovascular disease or obesity, should be prioritized for early detection and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Primary Care Medicine

Context:

  • Type II diabetes is a growing global health concern.
  • Primary care settings offer opportunities for opportunistic screening.
  • Identifying individuals at high risk is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of opportunistic screening for type II diabetes in primary care.
  • To establish appropriate screening criteria and blood glucose cut-off values for primary care settings.
  • To determine the potential yield of detecting undiagnosed diabetes through this approach.

Summary:

  • Opportunistic screening for type II diabetes in primary care involves random blood glucose testing of high-risk individuals.
  • High-risk groups include those with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, family history of diabetes, and specific immigrant populations.
  • A random blood glucose value > 6.7 mmol/L is proposed as an indicator for further examination, aligning with World Health Organization guidelines.

Impact:

  • This strategy can detect approximately 60% of hitherto undetected type II diabetes cases.
  • Early detection facilitates timely management, potentially reducing long-term complications.
  • Implementation requires consideration of demographic factors and healthcare resource availability.

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