[Expert Solution]: Thirteen-year-old Jacob sees his…

Thirteen-year-old Jacob sees his health-care provider for his annual preventive medical checkup. His body mass index places him in the category of obesity. He has acanthosis nigricans, and his father has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Jacob does not report symptoms of diabetes, but the health-care provider screens for the disease because of Jacob’s risk factors. Which type of measurement is recommended for children like Jacob who may be at risk for diabetes? a) Fasting serum insulin level b) Fasting plasma glucose c) Oral insulin resistance d) Two-week glucose tolerance