Components of the Comprehensive Diabetes Evaluation (4)

Slide 4 of 7 (Part 1 of 2) A physical examination of the patient with diabetes includes Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) Determination of blood pressure that includes orthostatic measurements when indicated A fundoscopic examination (patients should be appropriately referred when necessary) Palpation of the thyroid An examination of the skin for acanthosis nigricans and sites of insulin injection28Reference American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2013. Diabetes Care 2013;36(suppl 1):S17; Table 7.