Diabetes and endo Flashcards
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Questions for diabetics
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When diagnosed Affects life/eating and drinking Affects exercise Feel in control Monitoring of blood sugars Complications Member of self help group Injection sites Foot screening Eye screening Meds BMI
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Diabetes exam
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BMI Injection sites Pulses and BP Neuro and general Oedema
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Diabetes symptoms
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Thirst Polyuria/nocturia Change weight Lethargy Blurred vision Numbness Paraesthesia
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Diabetes complications
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Eye disease Ischaemic heart disease Ischaemic limb pain Paraesthesia feet/ lower limbs Foot ulcerations Amputations Feet screening Diabetic eye disease
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Diabetes foot
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Amputation Deformitys Charcot joint Blisters Callus Corn Dry skin Fissuring Fungal infections Ulcers Hair loss Temp Cap refil
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Diabetes neurological exam
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R and L ankle reflex
Vibration sense
Pinprick
Monofilament assessment- 2 toes and 3 upper soles
