Indications for Measuring a Fasting Plasma Glucose Level in an Asymptomatic Adult

Age of the patient

Gender of the patient

Height

Weight

Is the patient physically inactive?

Does the patient have first degree relatives with diabetes mellitus?

Is the patient's ancestry Hispanic, African-American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander?

Does the woman have a history of gestational diabetes?

Has the woman ever given birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds?

Does the woman have the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Is the patient's blood pressure >= 140/90 mm Hg?

Is the being treated for hypertension?

Serum HDL cholesterol

Serum triglyceride level

Did previous testing show impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance?

Does the patient have clinical findings associated with insulin resistance?

Does the patient have a history of cardiovascular disease?