U.S. Task Force Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes - Philly.com

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors should screen overweight and obese adults between 40 and 70 years old for abnormal blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

People with elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels should then be referred to intensive behavioral counseling that emphasizes healthy eating and regular exercise, the guidelines say.

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