Performance of fasting plasma glucose for community-based screening of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa

Performance of fasting plasma glucose for community-based screening of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa

IntroductionEarly diabetes screening is critical in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where the prevalence is increasing, yet a large proportion of cases remain undiagnosed. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in screening diabetes and/or prediabetes compared to the...

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Main Authors: Assefa Mulu Baye, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Suvi Karuranga, Ifeyinwa Dorothy Nnakenyi, Ekenechukwu Esther Young, Colin Palmer, Ewan R. Pearson, Ifeoma Isabella Ulasi, Adem Y. Dawed
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
diabetes
fasting plasma glucose
2-h plasma glucose
sub-Saharan Africa
sensitivity
specificity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1501383/full
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