Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Practice Exam

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A patient with a positive prediabetes screening has a BMI of 36.4 kg/m2. Is he qualified to enter a Diabetes Prevention Program?

  1. No, due to his BMI

  2. No, due to his A1C

  3. Yes, based on family history

  4. Yes, based on meeting all criteria

The correct answer is: Yes, based on meeting all criteria

The patient qualifies to enter a Diabetes Prevention Program because he meets the established criteria for participation. The criteria generally include having a BMI of 25 kg/m² or higher (or 23 kg/m² if of Asian descent) or having a positive prediabetes screening result, which can be indicated by an elevated A1C level, a fasting glucose, or an oral glucose tolerance test result. In this case, the patient has a BMI of 36.4 kg/m², which exceeds the minimum threshold for participation. Moreover, the positive prediabetes screening confirms his risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Therefore, based on these factors, the patient meets the requirements to enroll in the program aimed at preventing the progression to diabetes through lifestyle intervention and education. While family history can be a risk factor for diabetes, the direct qualification criteria focus on BMI and prediabetes status, which the patient clearly satisfies.

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