Since early diabetic neuropathy may not cause symptoms, a careful medical history is very important. During the medical history, the doctor may ask about the following:
Symptoms
- What kinds of symptoms are you having?
- How long you have had the symptoms?
- What makes them worse?
- What makes them better?
Medications
- What medications are you taking? Bring a complete list of medications that you are taking or bring the medications with you.
- Are you having frequent high blood sugar levels?
- Are you having frequent low blood sugar levels?
Lifestyle
- What kind of physical activity do you get? How often?
- Do you smoke?
- Do you drink alcohol?
- Are you following your diabetes diet?
Credits
| Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Last Updated | June 3, 2008 |
Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: 06/03/2008
