Diabetes History Flashcards by Conor Doherty | Brainscape

Q

Patient presents with polydipsia

A

Have you noticed an increase in your thirst

What have you been drinking when you’re thirsty

How much would you drink per day

Does drinking water ↓ thirst

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Q

Patient with polyurea

A

Have you noticed increases in your urine output

↑ frequency during day and at night

More volume than normal?

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Q

T2DM symptoms to ask about

A

Weight gain

Polyurea polydipsia

Headache

Burning in hands or feet

Vision problems

Fatigue

↑ hunger

Delayed healing

Skin infections/dryness

Infections eg UTI

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