Screening for Diabetes Type 2 in Primary Health Care

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Published: Dec 5, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/mmej.2015.50020
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screening, diabetes type 2, primary care

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Дарко Илиев
ПЗУ Медицински Изгрев, Скопје, Република Македонија
Петранка Мишевска
Универзитетска клиникa за гастроентерохепатологија, Медицински Факултет, Универзитет „Св. Кирил и Методиј“ – Скопје, Скопје, Република Македонијa
Наташа Илиева
Универзитетска клиника за гинекологија и акушерство, Медицински Факултет, Универзитет „Св.Кирил и Методиј“ – Скопје, Скопје, Република Македонијa

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The incidence of type 2 diabetes is constantly increasing. For its early detection it is necessary to find best intervention that will recognize this disease in its the early stage. The family doctor has an initial contact with the general population and has a key role in the prevention of chronic diseases.

AIM: The objective of this paper is to analyze and display the findings in available published papers related to screening for type 2 diabetes in primary care settings.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Search results linked to the early detection of type 2 diabetes with following keywords: screening, diabetes type 2, primary health care; in PubMed, PubMed Central and Cochrane database.

RESULTS: The available literature suggests that screening may be an effective method for early detection of type 2 diabetes in primary care settings. Good results have been achieved when it is performed in structured and stratified group of patients with prior defined risk. The American Diabetes Association recommends family physicians opportunistic screening in the early detection and prevention of diabetes. Measuring blood glucose, HbA1c or OGTT as an approach can be used in the screening. Measuring blood glucose is most suitable approach in primary care settings because it is feasible, acceptable to patients, cheap and quick process. When tested positive it is important to retest the patient to confirm the diagnosis.

CONCLUSIONS: Screening for type 2 diabetes in primary care is feasible. The measurement of fasting blood glucose is the best choice for the family doctor. Effectiveness of screening varies depending on the implemented strategy. Additional research is needed in order to define best practices for determining risk groups.

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Илиев Д, Мишевска П, Илиева Н. Screening for Diabetes Type 2 in Primary Health Care. Maced Med Electron J [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 5 [cited 2024 Jul. 16];1(1):1-6. Available from: https://id-press.eu/mmej/article/view/440
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