The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new recommendations for diabetes screening. Approximately 34.5% of the US population has pre-diabetes – frequently attributed to the 75% of US adults with an overweight or obese body mass index. What makes 35 years old the new test screening age for diabetes compared to 40?
Guest:
John A Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP
Course Content and Developer, CEimpact
Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy
CEO, Seguridad
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References and resources: US Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021;326(8):736–743. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12531
Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify individuals who should be screened for diabetes
2. Describe the role of racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes
0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-21-323-H01-P
Initial release date: 9/07/21
Expiration date: 9/07/22
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