Diabetes mellitus type 2 history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

A detailed history must be taken from every person presenting with diabetes symptoms. Classic symptoms of diabetes include: weight loss, polyphagia, polydipsia and polyuria. less common symptoms include vision changes, tingling or numbness in exterimities, fatigue and skin changes.

History

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:

• Dietary habitus
• Weight change
• Family history of hyperglycemia or diabetes
• Pregnancies complicated by hyperglycemia

Symptoms

Common symptoms

• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Unexplained weight loss
• Polyphagia

Less common symptoms

• Vision changes
• Paresthesia
• Fatigue
• Skin changes
• Poor wound healing