• have hypertension;
• have dyslipidemia (any kind of cholesterol problem);
• have a prior blood test showing low glucose (sugar) tolerance;
• are obese (body mass index of 30 or more); or
• meet at least two of the following:
  • you are overweight (body mass index between 25 and 30);
  • you have a family history of diabetes;
  • you have a history of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or have had a baby over nine pounds; or
  • you are 65 years of age or older.

The Medicare-covered diabetes screening test includes:

• a fasting blood glucose tests; and/or
• a post-glucose challenge test.