A recommendation for earlier screening of type 2 diabetes mellitus within the US population: A cross-sectional analysis of NHIS data. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greiner, Benjamin; Mercer, Heather; Raymond, Charissa; Sonstein, Lindsay; Hartwell, Micah
• Is Part Of: Diabetes research and clinical practice. Volume 168(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Diabetes -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108376
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0168-8227

Abstract

Abstract: Diabetes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. Current USPSTF guidelines recommend screening asymptomatic, overweight patients greater than 40 years. Our study showed that ¼ of patients with type 2 diabetes were diagnosed prior to 40 years. Therefore, we recommend lowering the screening age for diabetes.