Diatest (TM): point-of-care diagnostic test for detection of insulin resistance in patients at risk of Type 2 diabetes
Parrella, A, Hiller, JE, Mundy, L
Record ID 32006000654
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
The early detection of insulin resistance could allow patients to begin preventive lifestyle interventions to delay or avoid the development of diabetes. However, as it is known that obesity and lack of physical activity (associated with insulin resistance) are risk factors for diabetes, and that lifestyle modification are preventive, it is unclear as to the clinical utility of an additional marker for diabetes. It is difficult to assess the benefits of incorporating the use of the Diatest into clinical practice without evidence of how it could guide therapy.
Authors' recommendations:
It is difficult to ascertain the extent that the Diatest will add to the diagnosis of Type II diabetes. Therefore it is recommended that this technology be archived.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Insulin Resistance
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Risk Factors
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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