Screening criteria for children who meet the following criteria should begin at age 10 and occur every 3 years thereafter:

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All of the criteria listed (BMI above the 85th percentile, family history of diabetes, and hypertension) are risk factors for developing diabetes in children. Therefore, screening should begin at age 10 and occur every 3 years thereafter for all children who meet any of these criteria.

Screening Criteria for Children Who Meet the Following Criteria Should