Weight Concerns in Pediatrics — 12yo Child | Pediatric Endocrinology | SMLE Q#17027
SMLE Question #17027
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
Objective: OBJ-173
Last updated: February 2026
A 12-year-old boy is brought for weight concerns. His BMI is at the 97th percentile for age and sex. He has no polyuria, polydipsia, or fatigue. His father and paternal grandmother developed type 2 diabetes in their 40s. Examination shows central adiposity without acanthosis nigricans. His parents ask what should be done next to assess his risk of type 2 diabetes. What is the most appropriate next step?
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