A nurse is conducting a screening for type 2 diabetes for children attending a local school.In addition to an elevated BMI,which of the following risk factors should the nurse consider?

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Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus is recommended for children with a BMI from the 85?? to 95?? percentile with two or more for the following risk factors: family history of type 2 diabetes in a first or second degree relative; Native American,African American,latino,Asian American or Pacific Islander descent; signs of insulin resistance or conditions associated with insulin resistance; or maternal history of diabetes or GDM during the child's gestation.Native American,African American,latino,Asian American or Pasific Islander descent is a risk factor,not Caucasian descent.Elevated birthweight and poverty have not been identified by the American Diabetes Association as significant risk factors that indicate the need for additional screening.

A Nurse Is Conducting a Screening for Type 2 Diabetes