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When should routine studies be performed in patients with suspected diabetes mellitus?
When should routine studies be performed in patients with suspected diabetes mellitus?
- Only in patients with T2DM
- Only in patients with first-degree relatives with T1DM
- As part of the initial diagnostic workup and reassessed annually (correct)
- When the differentiation between T2DM and T1DM is unclear
Which test can be used both for screening and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
Which test can be used both for screening and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
- Autoantibody test
- Glucose test (correct)
- HbA1c test
- Sickle cell trait test
Which of the following tests is not routinely indicated or required to establish a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following tests is not routinely indicated or required to establish a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
- Autoantibody test
- Additional studies (correct)
- Glucose test
- HbA1c test
When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?
When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?
What warrants investigation of the underlying cause if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?
What warrants investigation of the underlying cause if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?
What is the purpose of performing routine studies in all patients as part of the initial diagnostic workup for diabetes mellitus?
What is the purpose of performing routine studies in all patients as part of the initial diagnostic workup for diabetes mellitus?
When should routine studies be reassessed in patients with diabetes mellitus?
When should routine studies be reassessed in patients with diabetes mellitus?
When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?
When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?
When should specialist consultation be considered in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
When should specialist consultation be considered in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
What should be investigated if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?
What should be investigated if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?
