Examination of Diabetic
Examination of Diabetic
Examination of Diabetic
Neck
Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally using the bell of the stethoscope, it is a sign
suggestive of atherosclerosis.
Lungs
Normal auscultation.
Vital signs
High blood pressure with normal pulse pressure may be seen.
Skin
Heart
Normal findings unless complications occur which may lead to heart failure with preserved
EF (HFpEF).
Abdomen
Normal physical examination findings.
Extremities
Signs of pretibial myxedema or ankle edema are findings in late diabetes.
Neuromuscular
The patient is usually oriented in person, place, and time.
Bilateral sensory loss in the upper and lower extremities may develop
as neuropathy progresses.
Physical examination
Patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 usually have normal physical examination findings unless
complications develop in these patients.[1]
HEENT
Periorbital edema is a finding in patients with diabetic nephropathy.