Question

Diabetes
Mr Jonathan (82 years) is a known diabetic for the past 30 years. He is on insulin treatment. He complaints of intermittent episodes of hypoglycaemia and visual impairment. On examination, there is a healed foot ulcer. Based on your knowledge about diabetes, answer the following questions below.

  Define Diabetes Mellitus (DMT2) (40-80 words)

16.2)   List 4 (four) signs or symptoms of hypoglycaemia?

16.3)   List 3 (three) long term complications of diabetes?

16.4)   List 4 (four) main points regarding foot care

16.5)   What are the different tests for the monitoring of blood glucose?

Answer 1

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