Elaine just turned 50 years old and had all of the recommended screening tests at her annual physical. She was surprised to learn that she had an abnormal blood glucose result. She has had blood sugar tests in the past and her results were always within normal limits. Her doctor asked her to follow-up with further testing. Elaine’s doctor wants to know more about her family history of endocrine disorders. Why would her physician ask her about this?

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