Cardiology expert Khaled Al-Nemer outlines three cases for repeat diabetes testing

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, professor and consultant of cardiology and arterial catheterization at the College of Medicine, has outlined three cases in which diabetes screening should be repeated, even if previous results were normal.

Al-Nemer explained on his X platform account that these cases include:

1 - For individuals aged 35 and above, screening should be repeated once every three years.

2 - For those who are overweight and have an additional risk factor, such as a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, prediabetes, or a history of gestational diabetes, screening should be done once a year.

3 - If symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss appear, testing should be repeated immediately, regardless of the scheduled interval.