Diabetes mellitus type 2 history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

A detailed history must be taken from every person presenting with diabetes symptoms. Classic symptoms of diabetes include weight loss, polyphagia, polydipsia and polyuria. Less common symptoms include vision changes, tingling or numbness in exterimities, fatigue and skin changes.

History

A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:

• Dietary habits
• Weight change
• Family history of hyperglycemia or diabetes
• Pregnancies complicated by hyperglycemia

Symptoms

Common symptoms

• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Unexplained weight loss
• Polyphagia

Less common symptoms

• Vision changes
• Paresthesia
• Fatigue
• Skin changes
• Poor wound healing