Question

A 82-year-old diabetic male reports losing 12 lbs. over the last month. Discuss what questions you would ask the patient and what further testing you would want to have performed.

Answer 1

Insufficient insulin causes inadequate glucose from the blood to the body cells to use as energy. that time body starts
burning fat and muscle for energy that make the person lose their body weight.
ask the patient whether he has type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
Tell me about your nutritional pattern and exercise duration?
do you urinate frequently?
do you feel any other abnormal symptoms along with weight loss?
do you have any itchy skin?
do you have any vision changes?
do you have more thirst?
Test
the patient needs glycated hemoglobin (A1C test) that tells the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3months.
check patient random blood sugar
fasting blood sugar
oral glucose tolerance test
if patient A1c increased the meal plan and exercise level need a change.
check patient cholesterol level, thyroid function, kidney function, and liver function text
eye examination for patient diagnose diabetic retinopathy.