Citing CDC data, the USPSTF reported that 210,000 children and adolescents aged younger than 20 years in the U.S. had diabetes in 2018. Among them, 23,000 had type 2 diabetes.

The 2021 recommendations for diabetes and prediabetes screening led to a 14.8% proportionate increase in the total US population eligible for screening, compared with the 2015 guidelines.

WebMD provides a guide of the screening tests adults need -- and when -- for diseases such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and diabetes.