Category Archives: Physical Examination

Next, check your patient’s height and weight. Patients with Type I diabetes are usually under­weight 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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →