Next, check your patient’s height and weight. Patients with Type I diabetes are usually underÂweight or average weight, whereas patients with Type 2 diabetes are usually overweight at the time of diagnosis. A recent rapid weight loss is a common sign of Type 1 diabetes. Poorly controlled diabetes may cause stunted growth in children.
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Hypoglycemia caused by diabetes therapy that’s too aggressive or by poor management (for example, using insulin without eating) can cause neurologic signs such as tremors, faintness, and difficulty in communicating. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can quickly lead to a loss of consciousness, seizures, and death. Hyperglycemia can cause such abnormalities as slowed thought processes, slurred […]
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Abnormalities of the kidneys and bladder are usually detected during the health history and through diagnostic tests. For example, a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTls) may be an early sign of kidney disease. When examined, a urine sample may be foul smelling and cloudy, suggesting a UTI. Long-standing diabetes can also cause neurogenic […]
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