Article

Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with sustained blood pressure (either treated or untreated) greater than 135/80 mm Hg.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

Learn more about EBR criteria

Developed By:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Diabetes

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

D-7

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening recommendation statement [Internet]. 2008 Jun [cited 2014 Jan 8]. Available from: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf08/type2/type2rs.htm

Tags:

Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Healthcare Providers, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 16:01:09.0