Medical history for diabetic neuropathy
Since early diabetic neuropathy may not cause symptoms, a careful medical history is very important. During the medical history, the doctor may ask about the following:
Symptoms
- What kinds of symptoms are you having?
- How long you have had the symptoms?
- What makes them worse?
- What makes them better?
Medications
- What medications are you taking? Bring a complete list of medications that you are taking or bring the medications with you.
- Are you having frequent high blood sugar levels?
- Are you having frequent low blood sugar levels?
Lifestyle
- What kind of physical activity do you get? How often?
- Do you smoke?
- Do you drink alcohol?
- Are you following your diabetes diet?
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: July 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Monica Rhodes Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology | |
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