Testing for diabetes should be considered at ages over 45 and repeated at 3-year intervals. Testing at younger ages and with a higher frequncy is recommended if the patient:
Is obese
Has a family member with diabetes
Is a member of a high-risk population
Is hypertensive
Is dyslipidemic
Has gestational diabetes mellitus or has delivered baby > 9 lb
Testing for diabetes should be considered at ages over 45 and repeated at 3-year intervals. Testing at younger ages and with a higher frequncy is recommended if the patient: