Case Study:
Mr. Wallace is a 69 year old African American male who presents with high blood glucose for 1 year. He has only now, after a random glucose reading exceeding 300 mg/dL on an office visit is willing to admit that he has diabetes. Mr. Wallace is retired, has had a previous heart attack and is taking several cardiovascular and hypertensive medications. His physical exam today is normal. He has a BMI of 28. He admits to feeling a little tired and has been getting up at night to urinate at least two to three times per week. His blood pressure today is 130/90 mmHg and he admits to very little activity (sits in his recliner watching television for hours) and rarely does any exercise.
Q1. What are the specific risks/complication to having uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes?
Q2. When and how often should Mr. Wallace monitor his blood glucose?
Q3. What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Q4. How does a sedentary lifestyle play into the development of type 2 diabetes?
Q5. What is the connection between cardiovascular disease and diabetes?
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