Trends in Method of Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : Results from SHIELD
Joint Authors
Rodbard, Helena W.
Green, Andrew J.
Fox, Kathleen M.
Grandy, Susan
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
This study assessed whether recent screening recommendations have led to increased diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through routine screening.
Methods.
Respondents to the 2006 US SHIELD survey reported whether a physician told them they had T2DM, age at diagnosis, specialty of the physician who made the diagnosis, and whether the diagnosis was made after having symptoms, during routine screening, or when being treated for another health problem.
Results.
Of 3 022 T2DM respondents, 36% of respondents reported that T2DM diagnosis was made during routine screening alone, 20% after having symptoms alone, and 6% when being treated for another health problem alone.
The proportion of T2DM respondents reporting a diagnosis based only on screening increased approximately 42% over a 15+-year time span (absolute increase from 31% to 44%) (P<.001), whereas symptom-based diagnosis did not change significantly (P=.10).
T2DM was diagnosed primarily by family physicians (88.3%).
Conclusion.
These findings highlight the importance of regular screening for diabetes and the vital role of primary care physicians in recognizing individuals with T2DM.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodbard, Helena W.& Green, Andrew J.& Fox, Kathleen M.& Grandy, Susan. 2009. Trends in Method of Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : Results from SHIELD. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498837
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodbard, Helena W.…[et al.]. Trends in Method of Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : Results from SHIELD. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498837
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodbard, Helena W.& Green, Andrew J.& Fox, Kathleen M.& Grandy, Susan. Trends in Method of Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : Results from SHIELD. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498837
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498837