diabetes history taking

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“Hello, my name is christian and I’m a student pharmacist. Can I confirm you age dob and address

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“could you tell me the purpose of this consultation and what are you expectations?

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“Before we proceed, I would like to ensure that you are aware of the purpose and potential outcomes of this consultation. I want to assure you that all information shared will remain confidential. Do you consent to proceed?”

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“What concerns do you have regarding your Type 2 Diabetes management?”

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“Could you tell me about your recent blood glucose levels? How often do you monitor your blood glucose levels?”

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“Have you been experiencing any symptoms of hyperglycemia such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, blurred vision, or fatigue?”

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“Have you noticed any symptoms of hypoglycemia like tremors, sweating, dizziness, confusion, or hunger?”

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have you experienced any diabetes-related complications like limb numbness, slow wound healing and worsening vision.

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“do you have a history of hypertension, high cholesterol or any cardiovascular related issues? Could you tell me more about your experiences with these conditions?”

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“Could you confirm your vaccination status for me, particularly for Covid, flu, and pneumococcal vaccines?”

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“Do you have any known drug allergies?”
“What about any non-drug allergies?”

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“Could you tell me about any prescribed medications you’re currently taking, including reasons and doses? How have you been adhering to these medications?”

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“Are you taking any over-the-counter medications?”
“What about any herbal, complementary, or recreational substances?”

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“Could you tell me about your smoking habits? Are you considering stopping?

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“Can you tell me about your alcohol consumption and if you’re considering cutting down?”

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“Have you noticed any recent changes in your weight? Could you tell me about your current weight and height so we can calculate your BMI?”

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“Could you tell me about your dietary habits? Are you willing to make modifications if necessary?”

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“What is your current level of physical activity? Would you be willing to increase this if suggested?”

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“Can you share any relevant family medical history, particularly regarding diabetes, hypertension, heart disease?

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“Could you tell me a bit about your living situation, your occupation, and the social support you have available?”

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Documentation – other aspects:

“I’d like to know what your understanding and concerns are regarding your current condition.
“Can you tell me how your life is being affected by your condition?”

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“I would like to summarize the key points we discussed today. [Provide summary]. Have I understood everything correctly?”

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“Do you have any questions or is there anything you would like to discuss further?”
“Thank you for your time today. I believe we have covered everything necessary for this consultation. We will [provide next steps]. Do you have any concerns about this?”