Type 2 diabetes is commonly diagnosed in general practice. Early detection and prompt treatment may reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes and its complications. Diagnosing type 2 diabetes include assessing the patient for sign and symptoms such as, excessive thirst, frequent urination especially at night, increased hunger, lack of energy, weight loss, blurred vision, and slow healing wounds. If the patient is exhibiting the stated symptoms, a fasting plasma …show more content…
Since patients with diabetes type 2 are associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension and obesity, treating these risk factors is critical in preventing cardiometabolic risk. A comprehensive diabetic evaluation should be conducted and it consists of a complete medical history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation for lipid panel, liver function tests, serum creatinine, and urine albumin. Any possible referrals should be made immediately to respective specialists (Hillaire & Woods,