Comparative analysis of screening models for undiagnosed diabetes in Mexico.

Background: It is estimated that 37% of Mexican adults have undiagnosed diabetes, and are therefore at high risk of developing the severe and devastating complications associated to it. In recent years, a variety of screening tools based on the characteristics of the adult Mexican population have been proposed in order to reduce the negative effects of the disease.

Objectives: To assess the performance of screening models to diagnose diabetes in the Mexican adult population and to propose a screening model based on HbA1c measurements.