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To improve efficiently the outcome of population based screening for diabetes, a preceding questionnaire could be useful to reduce the number of subjects for the chemical diabetes test. During the Austrian Diabetes-Bus-Tour, a questionnaire, proved in the U.S., was completed in 16537 subjects without known diabetes. Further, the questionnaires were analysed by two different aspects: following the original American system and secondly, a system pronouncing the hereditary component of type 2 diabetes. In comparison of the measured blood glucose values und the questionnaire, in 28% of investigated subjects, at least 50% of expected newly diagnosed type 2 could be identified by the original American system. The point system with hereditary emphasis was not equally useful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in westernized countries. In addition, about half of all patients suffering from diabetes are not diagnosed. The current article represents the recommendations of the Austrian Diabetes Association for the screening and prevention of type 2 diabetes, based on currently available evidence.