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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:^[1]^[2]

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

Symptoms

Common symptoms

Less common symptoms

Vision changes
Paresthesia
Fatigue
Skin changes
Poor wound healing

References

↑ "Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement". Ann. Intern. Med. 148 (11): 846–54. 2008. PMID 18519930.
↑ Marathe PH, Gao HX, Close KL (2017). "American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017". J Diabetes. 9 (4): 320–324. doi:10.1111/1753-0407.12524. PMID 28070960.

[pmid18519930-1] "Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement". Ann. Intern. Med. 148 (11): 846–54. 2008. PMID 18519930.

[pmid28070960-2] Marathe PH, Gao HX, Close KL (2017). "American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017". J Diabetes. 9 (4): 320–324. doi:10.1111/1753-0407.12524. PMID 28070960.

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