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Week 6 Case Study - Diabetes



Case Study Scenario

Chief Complaint

J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and
extreme thirst and increased appetite.

History of Present Illness

J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing
symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a
walking program, but he feels too fatigued to walk at any point during the day. Now he is very
concerned about gaining more weight since he is eating more. He reports insomnia due to having
to get up and urinate greater than 4 times per night.

Past Medical History

 Hypertension
 Hyperlipidemia
 Obesity

Family History

 Both parents deceased
 Brother: Type 2 diabetes

Social History

 Denies smoking
 Denies alcohol or recreational drug use
 Landscaper

Allergies

 No Known Drug Allergies

Medications

 Lisinopril 20 mg once daily by mouth
 Atorvastatin 20 mg once daily by mouth
 Aspirin 81 mg once daily by mouth
 Multivitamin once daily by mouth

Review of Systems

 Constitutional: - fever, - chills, - weight loss.
 Neurological: denies dizziness or disorientation

, Week 6 Case Study - Diabetes


 HEENT: Denies nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or sore throat.
 Chest: (-)Tachypnea. Denies cough.
 Heart: Denies chest pain, chest pressure or palpitations.
 Lymph: Denies lymph node swelling.

General Physical Exam

 Constitutional: Alert and oriented male in no acute distress
 Vital Signs: BP-136/80, T-98.6 F, P-78, RR-20
 Wt. 240 lbs., Ht. 5'8", BMI 36.5

HEENT

 Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation, normal conjunctiva.
 Ears: Tympanic membranes intact.
 Nose: Bilateral nasal turbinates without redness or swelling. Nares patent.
 Mouth: Oropharynx clear. No mouth lesions. Teeth present and intact; Oral mucous
membranes and lips dry.

Neck/Lymph Nodes

 Neck supple without JVD.
 No lymphadenopathy, masses or carotid bruits.

Lungs

 Bilateral breath sounds clear throughout lung fields. Breathing quality deep with fruity
breath odor

Heart

 S1 and S2 regular rate and rhythm; - tachycardia; no rubs or murmurs.

Integumentary System

 Skin warm, dry; Nail beds pink without clubbing.

Labs

Test Patient's Result Reference



Glucose (fasting) 132 60-120 mg/dL

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