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Diabetes Mellitus

 Syn. DM , Diabetes

Signs & Symptoms

 Blurred vision #Criteria
Note: due to hyperglycemia
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical presentation and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in adults]
Nocturia
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/26531/Pancreatic-cancer/Diagnostic-Approach]
Polyuria
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/26531/Pancreatic-cancer/Diagnostic-Approach]
Thirst
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/26531/Pancreatic-cancer/Diagnostic-Approach]

Physical Examination

Lab / Serology

 High FPG #ADA_Criteria
Note: FPG ≥126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical presentation and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in adults] Harrison [ 2850] Cecil [ 657]
High Two-hour plasma glucose in OGTT #ADA_Criteria
Note: Two-hour plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical presentation and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in adults] Harrison [ 2850] Cecil [ 657]
Elevated random blood glucose value #Criteria
Note: 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical presentation and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in adults] Harrison [ 2850] Cecil [ 657]

Imagin Study

Complication

 Neuropathy
Ref: Harrison [ 2879] Harrison [ 3252]
Autonomic neuropathy
Ref: Harrison [ 2875]
Gastroparesis
Note: due to autonomic neuropathy
Ref: Harrison [ 2875] Cecil [ 990]

Risk Factors

 Obesity
Ref: Harrison [ 2875]
Smoking
Ref: Harrison [ 2875]

Cause

Other