Child with Type 1 Diabetes. What is the advised time for fundus examinations from the time of diagnosis ?: (A) After 5 years, (B) After 2 years, (C) After 10 years, (D) At the time of diagnosis
Answer is A. Screening for type 1 DM (Juvenile onset/IDDM) → 5 years after the diagnosis.
Screening for type 2 DM (Maturity onset/NIDDM) → At the time of diagnosis.