Screening gaps for prediabetes in US young adults under current American diabetes Association criteria

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rui Tang, Jaejin An, Yiyi Zhang
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113339
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Among US young adults aged 18-34 years with prediabetes in NHANES 2007-2016, one in three (32.7%) would not have qualified for screening under current American Diabetes Association criteria, suggesting a substantial missed opportunity for early identification and prevention.

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Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes Treatment and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
237
Pages
113339–113339
Publication date
25 May 2026
Language
EN