Diabetes Diagnosis
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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?

  • 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?

  • Autoantibody test
  • Additional studies (correct)
  • Glucose test
  • HbA1c test
  • When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?

    <p>Only in patients with first-degree relatives with T1DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warrants investigation of the underlying cause if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?

    <p>Sickle cell trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing routine studies in all patients as part of the initial diagnostic workup for diabetes mellitus?

    <p>To establish a diagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should routine studies be reassessed in patients with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>At least annually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should screening for T1DM with autoantibodies be considered?

    <p>For patients with first-degree relatives with T1DM or in the setting of research trials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should specialist consultation be considered in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

    <p>When the differentiation between T2DM and T1DM is unclear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be investigated if there is a significant discrepancy between HbA1c and glucose measurements?

    <p>The underlying cause (e.g., sickle cell trait).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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