What are the standard diagnostic criteria for T2DM? Identify those found in Mitch's medical record
What will be an ideal response?
• According to the American Diabetes Association, T2DM is diagnosed using the following criteria:
- Fasting blood glucose levels ≥ 126 mg/dL
- Symptoms of diabetes plus casual blood glucose levels ≥200 mg/dL
• Symptoms of polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger), and polyuria (frequent urination)
- Oral glucose tolerance test with a post-2 hr reading ≥ 200 mg/dL
• HbA1c ≥ 6.5% is commonly used in practice as a confirmation of diabetes diagnosis
• Mitch's record shows:
- Casual blood glucose level of 855 mg/dL (>200 mg/dL) at time of diagnosis
- HbA1c is 11.5% (significantly exceeds 6.5%)
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