Patient's question:
Grandma hasn't had a good appetite since the beginning of spring this year, and she's become increasingly thinner. She also always feels the need to urinate frequently and urgently. After a thorough examination at the hospital, she was diagnosed with diabetes. The doctor advised her to pay attention to her diet and to have follow-up check-ups at the hospital at irregular intervals. What are the specific examination items for diabetes during these follow-up check-ups?Doctor's answer:
Currently, based on the situation you described, if there is frequent urination and urgency, the above careful examination mainly considers the possibility of diabetes. Generally, diabetes is likely to cause frequent urination and urgency, which may lead to clinical symptoms such as weight loss. In this case, it is mainly recommended to review blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, liver function, and renal function tests. If necessary, vascular examinations can also be performed.