Health experts recommend earlier screenings for diabetes
FILE - In this April 18, 2017 file photo, a woman with Type 2 diabetes prepares to inject herself with insulin at her home in Las Vegas. [AP Photo/John Locher]
Diabetes screenings may begin sooner for some adults.
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force now recommends screenings begin at age 45 instead of 40 for individuals who are overweight. Having excess weight is one of the biggest risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes.
Earlier screenings could delay diabetes from developing.