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Age
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Organization/Year
USPSTF/2008

Recommended Frequency
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Comments/Grade
USPSTF recommends screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with sustained blood pressure (either treated or untreated) > 135/80 mm Hg. (B)

USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with blood pressure of 135/80 mm Hg or lower. (I)