### Question
Can you define what diabetes screening tests means?


### Answer
**Diabetes screening tests** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> testing furnished to an individual at risk for diabetes (as defined in paragraph (2)) for the purpose of early detection of diabetes, including—


(A) a fasting plasma glucose test

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

