Rosa Gutierrez was just seen by Dr. Bahjat. Her laboratory tests have come back, and she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the United States for the past 31 years. She is very worried about how the disease will affect her life. One of the laboratory tests performed was an FBS (fasting blood sugar) ordered by Dr. Bahjat. Give an example of an abnormal FBS that could be concerning for Dr. Bahjat.

List some signs and symptoms that Ms. Gutierrez may have had, which would have indicated to Dr. Bahjat that she should be tested for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How does Ms. Gutierrez’s ethnicity play a role in her diagnosis? What should be considered regarding patient education?