This recommendation is available at Where to read the full recommendation statement? The USPSTF has made a recommendation on behavioral weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults with a BMI ≥30.
What are other relevant USPSTF recommendations? Screening every 3 years may be a reasonable approach for adults with normal blood glucose levels. The optimal screening interval for adults with an initial normal glucose test result is uncertain. Screening tests for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes include measurement of fasting plasma glucose or HbA 1c level or an oral glucose tolerance test.Consider screening at an earlier age if the patient is from a population with a disproportionately high prevalence of diabetes (American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), and at a lower BMI (≥23) if the patient is Asian American. If the patient is aged 35 to 70 years and has overweight or obesity.Overweight and obesity are defined as a BMI ≥25 and ≥30, respectively. Obtain height and weight measurements to determine whether patient has overweight or obesity.The USPSTF has lowered the starting age of screening from 40 to 35 years. Nonpregnant adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity and no symptoms of diabetes. Screen for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and offer or refer patients with prediabetes to effective preventive interventions.Adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity:
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