Medical history for type 1 diabetesThe medical history for a person suspected of having
type 1 diabetes includes questions about symptoms,
family history of the disease, and personal medical history. Questions may
include the following: - Have you had increased thirst, increased
urination, and fatigue?
- How long have the symptoms been
present?
- Have you had an increase in appetite?
- Have you
lost weight lately?
- Is there a family history of
diabetes?
- What other medical conditions do you
have?
- What medications are you are currently
taking?
- Have you been ill recently?
- Has growth and
development progressed normally (if the person is a child)?
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