A patient presents to the clinic complaining of symptoms that suggest diabetes mellitus. What 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. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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