Which of the following criteria would support checking blood levels for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
A) Fasting plasma glucose greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
B) Random plasma glucose greater than 150 mg/dL
C) Fasting plasma glucose greater than 100 mg/dL
D) Random plasma glucose greater than 126 mg/dL
Ans: A
Feedback: Criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus include symptoms of diabetes plus
random plasma glucose greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL, or a fasting plasma glucose greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL.
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