The AAFP concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), either before or after 24 weeks gestation. (2008)
(Grade: I statement)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/gradespost.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsgdm.htm
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Diabetes
Diabetes, Gestational
Diabetes, Type 2, Adults
The AAFP recommends screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with sustained blood pressure (either treated or untreated)) greater than 135/80 mm Hg. (2008)
(Grade: B recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/gradespost.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf08/type2/type2rs.htm#clinical
(Grade: B recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/gradespost.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf08/type2/type2rs.htm#clinical
Diabetes, Type 2, Adults
The AAFP concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with blood pressure of 135/80 mm Hg or lower. (2008)
(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/gradespost.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsdiab.htm
(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/gradespost.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsdiab.htm
