Dexter is a 47-year-old African American male with longstanding obesity (BMI 27 kg/m2). His BP is 160/90 mm Hg. He states that he has a desk job and gets very little physical activity, and he notes that he gets up in the night repeatedly to urinate. His father has diabetes mellitus. His physician suggests that he be screened for diabetes. Consider what tests the physician should order to determine if Dexter has diabetes.
[Answered]: Dexter is a 47-year-old African American male…
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