What Is Diabetes Mellitus?
5. Assessment
It is important for healthcare providers to ask about the duration of the diabetes and the care they receive as complications of diabetes are generally related to the duration the patient has had the disease. Disease control is also important as those with poorly controlled diabetes are more likely to develop complications and infections.
Assessment of hypoglycemic reactions are also important so the patient is properly educated to look out for symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis and other emergencies. Patients should be assessed for visual issues, neuropathy, renal function, hypertension, and recent symptoms of both hyper and hypoglycemia. Immunization history is also important as vaccinations can help decease the risk of infections among diabetics.
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