Diseases characterized by Hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing$$-$$more than$$9\%$$of the adult U.S. population currently has this disorder. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, renal disease, and amputation and leads to increased mortality, primarily from cardiovascular events.

The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test is a blood test that determines the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood after an overnight fast or after not eating for at least 8 hours. An FPG of$$\ge 126$$indicates that a person has Type 2 diabetes. Supposed the following test results were obtained for a screening test for diabetes with a cutoff$$\ge 126\mathrm{mg}/\mathrm{dl}$$.

Label the table with TP. FP. FN, and TN. 4. Calculate the sensitivity for this test. What does it mean in words? 5. Calculate the specificity for this test. What does it mean in words?