systematic examination for a diabetic patient should target the following key areas:1. Hands and FingersPrayer Sign: Ask the patient to press their palms and fingers together with the wrists dorsiflexed. Inability to appress the entire surface of the hands indicates Limited Joint Mobility (Cheiroarthropathy).Tabletop Sign: Have the patient place their palms flat on a table. A positive sign (inability to flatten the fingers) suggests joint contractures.Dupuytren’s Contracture: Palpate the palmar fascia for thickening, nodules, or pretendinous cords, particularly in the ring and little fingers.Trigger Finger (Tenosynovitis): Palpate the palm at the base of the digits for nodules, and check for a "locking" or catching phenomenon when the patient flexes and extends the fingers.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): Assess for thenar muscle wasting and perform tests like Tinel’s (tapping the median nerve) or Phalen’s (wrist flexion) if the patient reports numbness or tingling in the hand.2. ShouldersAdhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): Assess both active and passive Range of Motion (ROM). Look for limitations in abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation of the glenohumeral joint, which are highly prevalent in patients with DM.3. The Musculoskeletal Foot ExamDeformities: Inspect the foot for abnormal pressure points. Look for Charcot foot (a swollen, red, and deformed midfoot), hallux valgus (bunions), and claw toes or hammer toes.Tendon Assessment: Check for a tight Achilles tendon (equinus) and thickness of the plantar fascia, which increase the risk of plantar ulceration.Joint Mobility: Assess the subtalar joint and the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint for restricted motion, as stiffness here alters load-bearing capacity.4. General Muscle AssessmentMuscle Wasting: Inspect the proximal thighs and pelvic girdle for diabetic amyotrophy, which presents as asymmetric muscle weakness and atrophy.Reflexes & Sensation: The MSK exam must always be paired with a comprehensive neurological and vascular assessment. Test the ankle and patellar reflexes, and use a 128-Hz tuning fork and a 10g monofilament to check for peripheral neuropathy.

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This guide covers all the tests you listed plus the additional clinical examination areas. Here is a quick orientation to each section:

What was added beyond your original list:

Durkan's compression test - a third CTS provocative test with higher specificity than Tinel's alone
Silfverskiöld test - specifically grades whether equinus is from the gastrocnemius or the whole Achilles-calf complex
Windlass test - for plantar fascia tension and plantar fasciitis
Subtalar + 1st MTP goniometric assessment - with normal ROM values
Vascular exam - femoral, popliteal, PT, and DP pulses, capillary refill, dependent rubor; these are inseparable from the foot exam in diabetes
Orthostatic BP - screens for autonomic neuropathy
Diabetic amyotrophy assessment - formal power testing of L2-L4 myotomes with thigh circumference measurement
DISH screening - strongly associated with T2DM and hyperinsulinemia
Skin exam - necrobiosis lipoidica, acanthosis nigricans, shin spots, eruptive xanthomas, lipohypertrophy
Temperature and pin-prick testing - small-fiber neuropathy is missed by monofilament and tuning fork alone

Key clinical pearls from the textbooks:

Frozen shoulder is 5 times more common in DM and is frequently bilateral - always check both shoulders
Trigger finger in DM often involves multiple fingers simultaneously and responds poorly to steroid injection
Absent ankle jerk is often the first objective sign of peripheral neuropathy - precedes loss of monofilament sensation
Charcot foot typically presents with minimal pain despite severe destruction - the absence of pain in a hot, swollen foot should always raise suspicion in a neuropathic diabetic patient
AGE cross-linking of collagen underpins cheiroarthropathy, Dupuytren's, CTS, and trigger finger as a shared pathomechanism

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This is the complete 8-step clinical approach. Here is a quick orientation to how it flows:

Step 1 - History covers the classic "polys," complication symptoms by system, drug history, glycemic control history, and social factors. The review of systems table is particularly useful for rapidly screening all major complications during a single consultation.

Step 2 - Classification matters because T1DM and T2DM have different pathophysiology, treatment, and monitoring needs. Misclassification is common (especially in young obese patients who may have T1DM, or older patients with MODY).

Step 3 - Examination is organ-by-organ with specific findings to look for. The foot examination and neurological assessment are mandatory at every visit, not just annually.

Step 4 - Investigations includes the ADA diagnostic criteria with exact thresholds, and the full annual panel. Note that HbA1c has limitations in conditions that alter red cell turnover.

Step 5 - Complications maps each complication to its screening test and frequency.

Step 6 - Risk Stratification guides how aggressively to pursue targets - for example, tighter control may cause harm in an elderly patient with hypoglycemia unawareness, while it is protective in a young patient with no complications.

Step 7 - Management follows the ADA/EASD algorithm - metformin first, then SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 RAs for patients with cardiovascular or renal disease regardless of HbA1c, stepping up to insulin when needed.

Step 8 - Follow-up ensures nothing is missed over time.

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Medical Student Guide: History Taking & Medical Record for a Diabetes Mellitus Patient

HOW TO START THE ENCOUNTER

Before asking any question, introduce yourself and establish rapport. Use open-ended questions first, then narrow down.

"Good morning, I am [your name], a medical student. May I ask you some questions about your health today? Everything you tell me is confidential."

SECTION 1: BIODATA (Always Record First)

Write at the top of every medical record:

Field	What to Ask
Full name	"May I have your full name?"
Age	"How old are you?"
Sex	Record as seen / "Do you identify as male or female?"
Occupation	"What is your job or daily activity?"
Marital status	"Are you married, single, or widowed?"
Address	"Where do you currently live?"
Date of admission/consultation	Record today's date
Informant	Who gave the history? Patient themselves, relative, carer? How reliable?

Why occupation matters in DM: Shift workers have disrupted glycemic patterns; sedentary workers have worse insulin resistance; certain jobs involve driving (hypoglycemia risk).

SECTION 2: CHIEF COMPLAINT (CC)

Ask in the patient's own words - do not suggest answers.

"What brought you here today?" "What is the main problem bothering you?"

Write it down verbatim, e.g.:

"Increased thirst and frequent urination for 3 weeks"

Record only one or two main complaints with duration.

SECTION 3: HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS (HPI)

This is the most important section. For each complaint, use the SOCRATES framework:

Letter	Stands for	Question to Ask
S	Site	"Where exactly is the problem?"
O	Onset	"When did it start? Was it sudden or gradual?"
C	Character	"What does it feel like?"
R	Radiation	"Does it spread anywhere?"
A	Associations	"Is there anything else that comes with it?"
T	Time course	"Is it constant or does it come and go? Is it getting better or worse?"
E	Exacerbating/Relieving factors	"What makes it better? What makes it worse?"
S	Severity	"On a scale of 0-10, how bad is it? Does it affect your daily life?"

For a Diabetic Patient's Key Symptoms - Ask These Specific Questions:

Polyuria (Excessive Urination)

"How many times do you urinate during the day?" "Do you wake up at night to urinate? How many times?" (Nocturia) "How much do you urinate each time - a small amount or a lot?" "Is your urine pale, dark, or does it look foamy?" "Have you noticed ants being attracted to where you urinate?" (Glycosuria - a classical question in clinical practice)

Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst)

"Do you feel very thirsty more than usual?" "How much water or fluids do you drink in a day?" "Is the thirst there all the time, or does drinking relieve it only briefly?"

Polyphagia (Excessive Hunger)

"Is your appetite increased, decreased, or normal?" "Do you feel hungry soon after eating a full meal?"

Weight Changes

"Have you lost or gained weight recently without trying?" "How much weight have you lost/gained and over what period of time?"

Fatigue and Weakness

"Do you feel tired all the time?" "Does the tiredness come on even without activity, or only after effort?" "Do you feel weak in your arms or legs?"

Blurred Vision

"Has your vision changed recently?" "Is the blurring in one eye or both?" "Is it constant or does it fluctuate with your blood sugar levels?" "Have you seen any floaters, flashes, or sudden loss of vision?"

Infections and Wound Healing

"Do you get infections frequently - skin, genital, or urinary?" "Have you noticed itching around the genitals or white discharge?" (Candidiasis) "Do wounds, cuts, or sores take a long time to heal?" "Do you have any sores or ulcers that are not healing, especially on the feet?"

SECTION 4: COMPLICATIONS SCREENING (Ask for Each System)

As a medical student, systematically ask about every major diabetic complication. Tell the patient:

"I am now going to ask about different parts of your body to make sure everything is being checked."

Eyes (Retinopathy)

"Has a doctor ever looked at the back of your eyes with a special instrument?" "Have you had any changes in your vision - blurring, dark spots, or sudden loss of sight?" "Have you had any eye injections or laser treatment for your eyes?"

Kidneys (Nephropathy)

"Have you noticed your urine becoming foamy or frothy?" "Do you have swelling in your legs, ankles, or around your eyes in the morning?" "Have you ever been told your kidneys are not working properly?" "Do you know your kidney function test results?"

Nervous System (Neuropathy - Peripheral)

"Do you have numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation in your feet or hands?" "Does it feel like you are walking on cotton wool or sand?" "Is the tingling or pain worse at night?" "Have you lost feeling in your feet - for example, unable to feel hot or cold water?" "Have you had any falls because of loss of balance?"

Nervous System (Autonomic Neuropathy)

"Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up quickly?" (Postural hypotension) "Do you feel full quickly after eating a small meal?" (Gastroparesis) "Do you have nausea, vomiting, or bloating after eating?" "Do you have problems with your bowels - constipation or diarrhea that comes and goes?" "For male patients: Do you have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection?" (Erectile dysfunction - ask sensitively and privately) "Do you have difficulty controlling your bladder or do you need to strain to pass urine?" "Do you sweat abnormally - too much or not at all?"

Heart and Blood Vessels (Macrovascular)

"Do you have chest pain or tightness, especially when you walk or climb stairs?" "Do you feel short of breath with activity or when lying flat?" "Have you had a heart attack or been told your heart arteries are blocked?" "Do you get pain in your calves when walking that goes away with rest?" (Claudication = peripheral arterial disease) "Have you ever had a stroke or weakness on one side of the body?"

Feet

"Do you check your feet every day?" "Have you ever had a foot ulcer or wound that did not heal?" "Have you had any amputations?" "Do you have pain in your feet? Or is there no pain even when you injure them?" (Painless foot = neuropathy) "Do you wear special diabetic footwear?"

SECTION 5: PAST MEDICAL HISTORY (PMH)

"Have you ever been diagnosed with any other medical conditions?"

Ask specifically about:

Condition	Question
Previous DM diagnosis	"When were you first told you have diabetes?"
Hypertension	"Have you ever been told your blood pressure is high?"
Heart disease	"Have you ever had a heart attack, angina, or heart failure?"
Stroke	"Have you ever had a stroke or brain attack?"
Kidney disease	"Have you ever had kidney problems or been on dialysis?"
Previous surgery	"Have you had any operations? What were they for?"
Hospitalizations	"Have you ever been admitted to hospital for your diabetes? Why?"
DKA or HHS	"Have you ever been in a diabetic coma or had very high blood sugar requiring emergency treatment?"
Gestational DM (women)	"Did you ever have diabetes during pregnancy?"
Pancreatic problems	"Have you ever had pancreatitis or pancreatic surgery?"
Thyroid disease	"Have you been told you have a thyroid problem?"

SECTION 6: DRUG HISTORY

"What medications are you currently taking? Include tablets, injections, and any traditional or herbal medicines."

For each drug, record: Name → Dose → Frequency → Route → Duration → Compliance

Then ask specifically:

Drug Category	Question
Diabetes drugs	"Do you take tablets or injections for your diabetes? Which ones? What dose? Do you take them regularly?"
Insulin	"What type of insulin do you use? Do you take it at the right time before meals? Where do you inject it?"
Blood pressure medication	"Do you take anything for blood pressure?"
Cholesterol medication	"Are you on any tablets for cholesterol?"
Aspirin/antiplatelet	"Do you take a small aspirin tablet daily?"
Drugs that worsen DM	"Are you on any steroid tablets (like prednisolone)? Diuretics (water tablets)?"
Allergies	"Do you have any allergies to medicines? What happened when you took it?"
Herbal/traditional remedies	"Do you take any traditional medicine, herbs, or supplements?"

SECTION 7: FAMILY HISTORY (FH)

"Does anyone in your family have diabetes or any medical conditions?"

Ask about:

Parents, siblings, grandparents
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Heart disease, stroke
High blood pressure
Kidney disease
Cancer

Record as:

"Father - hypertension and T2DM; Mother - alive and well; 2 siblings - one has T2DM"

SECTION 8: SOCIAL HISTORY (SH)

This section reveals lifestyle risk factors and guides patient education.

Smoking

"Do you smoke or have you ever smoked?" If yes: "How many cigarettes per day? For how many years?" → Calculate pack-years = (cigarettes per day ÷ 20) × years smoked If stopped: "When did you stop?"

Alcohol

"Do you drink alcohol?" If yes: "What type of drink? How many units per week?" Alert the patient: alcohol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms

Diet

"Tell me about what you usually eat in a day - from when you wake up until bedtime." "Do you eat regular meals, or do you skip meals?" "How much sugar, rice, bread, or sweet drinks do you consume?" "Do you follow a special diabetic diet?"

Exercise

"How physically active are you?" "Do you do any structured exercise - walking, swimming, gym? How often and for how long?"

Occupation and Daily Activities

"What is your daily routine like?" "Do you work night shifts?" (disrupts glycemic control) "Do you drive?" (critical - hypoglycemia while driving is dangerous)

Financial and Social Support

"Can you afford your medications?" "Do you have someone at home who helps you?" "Do you live alone?"

Reproductive History (Women)

"Are you currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy?" "Are you using any contraception?" "Did you have any problems with blood sugar during previous pregnancies?"

SECTION 9: REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (ROS)

This is a systematic checklist. Ask briefly about each system not already covered:

"Let me quickly ask about a few other body systems to make sure we haven't missed anything."

System	Questions
General	Fever, night sweats, unexplained weight change
Skin	Rashes, itching, non-healing wounds, changes in skin color
Head	Headaches, dizziness
Eyes	Vision changes, double vision, eye pain
Ears/Nose/Throat	Hearing loss, oral sores, difficulty swallowing
Respiratory	Shortness of breath, cough, snoring, daytime sleepiness (sleep apnoea, linked to insulin resistance)
Cardiovascular	Chest pain, palpitations, ankle swelling
GI	Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, diarrhoea, constipation
Genitourinary	Foamy urine, difficulty urinating, sexual dysfunction
Musculoskeletal	Joint pain, hand stiffness, shoulder stiffness, foot pain/deformity
Neurological	Numbness, tingling, weakness, falls, memory problems
Psychiatric	Low mood, anxiety, sleep problems (depression is 2-3x more common in DM)

SECTION 10: GLYCEMIC CONTROL HISTORY

This is unique to the diabetic patient and must be included:

"Tell me about how your diabetes has been managed so far."

Question	What you are assessing
"What was your last HbA1c result? When was it done?"	Glycemic control trend
"Do you monitor your blood sugar at home?"	Self-monitoring ability
"What are your typical blood sugar readings in the morning before eating?"	Fasting glucose
"What are they after meals?"	Postprandial glucose
"Have you had episodes where your blood sugar went too low - sweating, shaking, confusion?"	Hypoglycemia frequency
"Did you need help from another person or emergency services for low blood sugar?"	Severe hypoglycemia
"Do you feel warning signs before your sugar goes low - sweating, trembling, hunger?"	Hypoglycemia awareness
"If you have lost warning signs, that is very important to tell your doctor"	Hypoglycemia unawareness
"Have you ever been admitted for very high blood sugar or diabetic coma?"	DKA/HHS history

HOW TO WRITE THE MEDICAL RECORD

Standard Format (SOAP or Narrative)

DATE: ___________
PATIENT: Full name, Age, Sex, Occupation

CHIEF COMPLAINT:
"[patient's own words]" – duration

HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS:
[Narrative paragraph: onset, character, progression, associated
symptoms, exacerbating/relieving factors, severity, impact on daily life]
Example: "Mr X is a 52-year-old male who presents with a 3-week history
of polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue. He reports urinating 8-10 times
daily including 3-4 times nightly. He drinks approximately 4 litres of
water per day. He has lost 5 kg over 1 month without dietary change.
He denies chest pain, visual changes, or foot ulcers. He has no prior
history of diabetes."

PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
[List diagnoses with year of diagnosis]
- Hypertension - diagnosed 2018
- No previous DM, no prior surgery

DRUG HISTORY:
[Drug / Dose / Frequency]
- Amlodipine 5mg OD
- NKDA (No Known Drug Allergies)

FAMILY HISTORY:
- Father: Type 2 DM, hypertension
- Mother: Deceased, CVA
- Siblings: No known illness

SOCIAL HISTORY:
- Married, 3 children
- Office worker, sedentary
- Non-smoker; alcohol: 2 beers on weekends
- Diet: high carbohydrate, skips breakfast
- No regular exercise

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:
- Positive: polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, fatigue
- Negative: no chest pain, no foot ulcers, no nausea,
  no numbness in feet, no postural dizziness

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
[Always document findings systematically - see examination section]
General → Vitals → HEENT → CVS → RS → Abdomen → Neuro → MSK → Feet → Skin

SUMMARY:
"Mr X is a 52-year-old male with a 3-week history of polyuria,
polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue with a strong family history of
T2DM, presenting most likely with new-onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus."

INVESTIGATIONS REQUESTED:
[List with justification]

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:
1. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (most likely)
2. Type 1 DM (less likely - age, onset)
3. Secondary DM (e.g., steroid-induced - exclude)
4. Diabetes insipidus (polyuria without osmotic symptoms)

MANAGEMENT PLAN:
[Lifestyle / Medication / Monitoring / Referrals / Follow-up]

CLINICAL EXAMINATION - WHAT TO DO AND SAY

Opening

"I would like to examine you now. I will start from your general appearance and work my way through. Please tell me if anything is uncomfortable."

Step-by-Step Examination Sequence

Step	What to do	What to say
1. General inspection	Look at the patient from the end of the bed - well/unwell, obese/thin, cushingoid?	"I am going to look at you first from here."
2. Vitals	BP (both arms), HR, RR, Temp, O2 sat, weight, height, BMI	"I am going to measure your blood pressure and pulse."
3. Hands	Inspect - cheiroarthropathy, Dupuytren's, trigger finger; Prayer sign, Tabletop sign; thenar wasting (CTS); capillary refill	"Can I look at your hands? Can you press your palms together like this?"
4. Eyes	Visual acuity (Snellen chart); fundoscopy if available; look for xanthelasma	"Can you read the letters on this chart for me?"
5. Mouth/throat	Oral candidiasis; gum disease	"Can you open your mouth wide for me?"
6. Thyroid	Palpate from behind	"I am going to feel your neck gently."
7. Blood pressure (orthostatic)	Supine → standing at 1 and 3 min	"I will measure your BP lying down, then standing up."
8. Cardiovascular	JVP, apex beat, heart sounds, carotid bruits, abdominal bruit	"I am going to listen to your heart and check the blood vessels in your neck."
9. Abdomen	Liver size (NAFLD); renal angle; inspection of injection sites	"I am going to feel your abdomen - tell me if it hurts."
10. Skin	Acanthosis nigricans (neck/axillae), necrobiosis lipoidica (tibiae), shin spots, injection sites	"I am going to look at your skin in a few areas."
11. Lower limbs	Inspect for edema, skin changes, muscle wasting	"Can I have a look at your legs?"
12. Feet	Remove shoes and socks; inspect all surfaces; palpate pulses; monofilament; tuning fork; reflexes	"I need to examine your feet thoroughly - please remove your shoes and socks."
13. Neurological	Reflexes (ankle, patellar); vibration; pinprick; proprioception	"I am going to test the feeling in your feet and your reflexes."
14. Shoulders	Active + passive ROM (adhesive capsulitis)	"Can you raise your arm as high as possible? Now let me help move it."

QUICK REFERENCE: COMMON QUESTIONS BY SCENARIO

Scenario A: Patient presents for the first time with possible new DM

Focus on: Classic symptoms (polys), weight loss, family history, risk factors, rule out DKA

Scenario B: Known diabetic coming for routine follow-up

Focus on: HbA1c trend, hypoglycemia episodes, complications review (eyes/feet/kidneys), medication compliance, lifestyle

Scenario C: Known diabetic presenting with a foot problem

Focus on: Duration of wound/ulcer, pain or no pain (neuropathy), circulation symptoms, previous foot problems, current footwear, blood sugar control

Scenario D: Known diabetic with visual symptoms

Focus on: Onset of vision change, floaters, flashes, previous eye treatment, BP control, glycemic history

Scenario E: Known diabetic with dizziness on standing

Focus on: Postural dizziness (autonomic neuropathy), falls, current antihypertensives, hydration, check orthostatic BP

TIPS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Always remove shoes and socks of a diabetic patient - a foot ulcer hidden inside a shoe has caused amputations.
Never skip the orthostatic BP - postural hypotension from autonomic neuropathy is easily missed.
Ask about hypoglycemia awareness - patients who have lost their warning signs are at high risk of dangerous episodes, especially while driving.
Document compliance honestly - ask "Do you ever miss doses?" not "You take your medication every day, don't you?" (leading question).
Ask about depression - depression occurs 2-3x more often in diabetic patients and significantly worsens glycemic control.
Clarify type - ask about the initial presentation (DKA = likely T1; insidious onset + obesity = T2; family history + young = MODY).
Never assume the patient knows their diagnosis - many patients with T2DM are discovered incidentally and have poor understanding of their condition.
Ask about pregnancy plans in all women of childbearing age - tight control before conception reduces congenital malformations.

Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Ed. (2025, McGraw-Hill); Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, 9th Ed.; Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set; Goldman-Cecil Medicine, International Ed.

Create a practical checklist of diabetes history-taking questions

Here is a clean, practical checklist you can print and use at the bedside:

✅ Diabetes Mellitus History-Taking Checklist

Patient: ___________________________ Date: ___________ Clerk: ___________

📋 SECTION 1 — BIODATA

Full name
Age
Sex
Occupation / daily activity level
Marital status
Address / living situation
Informant (patient / relative / carer) and reliability

📋 SECTION 2 — CHIEF COMPLAINT

Main complaint in patient's own words
Duration of complaint

"What brings you here today?" "How long has this been going on?"

📋 SECTION 3 — HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS

Classic Hyperglycemia Symptoms (The "Polys")

Polyuria — "How often do you urinate in a day? Do you wake up at night to urinate? How many times?"
Nocturia — "Do ants appear where you urinate?" (glycosuria sign)
Polydipsia — "Do you feel unusually thirsty? How much water do you drink daily?"
Polyphagia — "Is your appetite increased? Do you feel hungry soon after eating?"
Weight loss — "Have you lost weight without trying? How much? Over how long?"
Fatigue / weakness — "Do you feel tired all the time even without doing much?"
Blurred vision — "Has your vision changed recently? Is it in one or both eyes?"
Recurrent infections — "Do you get frequent skin, genital, or urine infections?"
Slow wound healing — "Do cuts or sores take longer than usual to heal?"
Onset — Sudden (days–weeks, suspect T1DM / DKA) or gradual (months–years, suspect T2DM)?

Acute Decompensation - Screen for Emergencies

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fruity breath → suspect DKA
Extreme thirst, confusion, very high blood sugar → suspect HHS
Sweating, shaking, palpitations, confusion → suspect Hypoglycemia

📋 SECTION 4 — COMPLICATIONS SCREENING

👁️ Eyes (Retinopathy)

Any change in vision - blurring, dark spots, floaters, flashes?
Any sudden vision loss?
Has a doctor ever examined the back of your eyes with a special instrument?
Any laser treatment or eye injections?

🫘 Kidneys (Nephropathy)

Foamy or frothy urine?
Swelling in legs, ankles, or face in the morning?
Told kidneys are not working properly or kidney function is low?
Ever on dialysis?

🦶 Feet (Neuropathy + Vascular)

Numbness, tingling, or burning in feet or hands?
Pain in the feet - sharp, burning, or stabbing, especially at night?
Feels like walking on cotton wool or sand?
Unable to feel heat, cold, or pain in the feet?
Any foot ulcers, wounds, or sores that are not healing?
Any previous amputations?
Pain in the calves when walking that goes away with rest? (claudication = PAD)
Do you check your feet every day?
What type of footwear do you use?

❤️ Heart and Blood Vessels (Macrovascular)

Chest pain or tightness on exertion or at rest?
Shortness of breath on activity or when lying flat?
Palpitations or irregular heartbeat?
Previous heart attack or blocked heart arteries?
Any stroke or sudden weakness on one side of the body?

🧠 Nervous System (Autonomic Neuropathy)

Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up quickly?
Feeling full quickly after a small meal? (gastroparesis)
Nausea, vomiting, or bloating after meals?
Constipation or unpredictable diarrhea?
Difficulty controlling the bladder or straining to pass urine?
[Male patients - ask privately] Difficulty with erections?
Abnormal sweating - too much or not at all?
Falls or loss of balance?

📋 SECTION 5 — GLYCEMIC CONTROL HISTORY

When were you first told you have diabetes?
What type - Type 1, Type 2, or gestational?
What was your most recent HbA1c result? When was it done?
Do you check your blood sugar at home (self-monitoring)?
What are your typical fasting sugar readings in the morning?
What are readings after meals?
Have you had episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
- How often?
- What are your warning signs (sweating, shaking, confusion)?
- Have you lost your warning signs? (hypoglycemia unawareness)
- Have you ever needed help from another person or emergency services?
Ever been hospitalized for very high sugar (DKA or diabetic coma)?

📋 SECTION 6 — PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

When was diabetes first diagnosed? How was it discovered?
Hypertension? Since when? Being treated?
Heart disease (angina, heart attack, heart failure)?
Stroke or TIA?
Chronic kidney disease or dialysis?
Previous surgery - especially pancreatic, cardiac, or limb?
Thyroid disease?
Polycystic ovary syndrome? (women)
Gestational diabetes? (women)
Pancreatitis or pancreatic disease?
Other autoimmune conditions? (especially in T1DM: thyroid, coeliac)

📋 SECTION 7 — DRUG HISTORY

For each drug: Name → Dose → Frequency → Route → Compliance

Diabetes medications:

Metformin?
Sulfonylurea (glibenclamide, gliclazide)?
SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin, dapagliflozin)?
GLP-1 receptor agonist (semaglutide, liraglutide)?
DPP-4 inhibitor (sitagliptin)?
Thiazolidinedione (pioglitazone)?
Insulin? What type, dose, timing, injection site?
Do you take your medications every day? Do you ever miss doses?

Other medications:

Antihypertensives (ACE inhibitor, ARB, amlodipine)?
Statin (for cholesterol)?
Aspirin or antiplatelet?
Diuretics (water tablets)?
Steroids / prednisolone? (can worsen blood sugar)
Antipsychotics? (olanzapine, clozapine worsen insulin resistance)
Herbal or traditional medicines?

Allergies:

Any drug allergies? What happened?

📋 SECTION 8 — FAMILY HISTORY

Does anyone in your family have diabetes? Type 1 or Type 2?
High blood pressure in the family?
Heart disease or early heart attacks in the family?
Stroke?
Kidney disease?
Obesity?

📋 SECTION 9 — SOCIAL HISTORY

Smoking:

Do you smoke or have you ever smoked?
How many cigarettes per day? For how many years? → Pack-years = (cigarettes/day ÷ 20) × years
If stopped - when?

Alcohol:

Do you drink alcohol? What type? How much per week?
[Educate: alcohol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms]

Diet:

What do you usually eat in a day from morning to night?
Do you eat regular meals or skip meals?
How much rice, bread, sugar, or sweet drinks per day?
Are you following a special diabetic diet?

Exercise:

How active are you daily?
Do you do any structured exercise (walking, gym, swimming)?
How often and for how long?

Occupation:

What is your job?
Do you work night shifts? (disrupts glycemic control)
Do you drive? (hypoglycemia while driving is dangerous)

Social Support:

Do you live alone or with family?
Can you afford your medications?
Does anyone help you manage your diabetes?

Reproductive (Women):

Are you currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant?
Are you using contraception?

📋 SECTION 10 — REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (RAPID SCREEN)

System	Check if asked	Positive findings
General	☐	Fever / weight change / night sweats
Skin	☐	Itching / rash / non-healing wounds
Eyes	☐	Vision change / floaters / double vision
ENT	☐	Oral sores / difficulty swallowing
Respiratory	☐	Snoring / daytime sleepiness (sleep apnoea)
Cardiovascular	☐	Chest pain / palpitations / ankle swelling
GI	☐	Nausea / vomiting / heartburn / change in bowel habit
Genitourinary	☐	Foamy urine / dysuria / sexual dysfunction
Musculoskeletal	☐	Hand/shoulder stiffness / foot pain
Neurological	☐	Numbness / weakness / falls
Psychiatric	☐	Low mood / anxiety / sleep difficulty

📋 SECTION 11 — EXAMINATION CHECKLIST

Area	Done	Key Finding
General - well/unwell, obese, Cushingoid	☐
Weight, height, BMI	☐
Blood pressure (both arms)	☐
Orthostatic BP (lying → standing)	☐
Heart rate - regular/irregular	☐
Respiratory rate	☐
Temperature	☐
Hands - prayer sign, tabletop, Dupuytren's	☐
Eyes - visual acuity, fundoscopy	☐
Mouth - candidiasis, gum disease	☐
Thyroid palpation	☐
Carotid bruits	☐
Heart sounds	☐
Abdomen - liver size, injection sites	☐
Skin - acanthosis nigricans, necrobiosis lipoidica, shin spots	☐
Legs - edema, skin changes, hair loss	☐
FEET - Remove shoes + socks	☐
Foot inspection - ulcers, deformities, calluses	☐
Posterior tibial pulse	☐
Dorsalis pedis pulse	☐
10g monofilament sensation	☐
128-Hz tuning fork vibration (hallux → malleolus)	☐
Pin-prick sensation	☐
Ankle jerk reflex	☐
Patellar reflex	☐
Shoulder ROM (adhesive capsulitis screen)	☐

📋 SECTION 12 — SUMMARY STATEMENT

Write a 2-3 sentence summary after completing the history.

Template:

"[Name] is a [age]-year-old [sex] with a [duration] history of [chief complaint], likely representing [diagnosis]. Relevant history includes [key risk factors / complications]. Key findings on examination include [positive examination findings]."

⚡ RED FLAGS - Act Immediately if Present

Red Flag	Suspected Emergency
Kussmaul breathing + fruity breath + vomiting	DKA
Extreme thirst + confusion + no ketones	HHS
Sweating + shaking + confusion + low glucose	Hypoglycemia
Sudden vision loss	Vitreous hemorrhage / proliferative retinopathy
Hot, swollen, painless foot	Acute Charcot foot
Foot wound probes to bone	Osteomyelitis
Absent foot pulses + cold foot + rest pain	Critical limb ischemia

Based on: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22nd Ed. (2025); Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine 9th Ed.; Goldman-Cecil Medicine; Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology

all information from pdfs make me a best history taking medical record for diabetics mellitus and it's associated disease

Reading File

Running Command

python3 -c " import pdfplumber import os pdf_dir = '/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/f0d5cb2f-6a34-458f-8e7a-1b6d0e8c7d2f/' pdfs = os.listdir(pdf_dir) print('Files found:') for f in pdfs: print(f) "

Running Command

python3 -c " import pdfplumber import os pdf_dir = '/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/f0d5cb2f-6a34-458f-8e7a-1b6d0e8c7d2f/' pdfs = os.listdir(pdf_dir) all_text = {} for fname in pdfs: path = os.path.join(pdf_dir, fname) with pdfplumber.open(path) as pdf: text = '' for page in pdf.pages: t = page.extract_text() if t: text += t + '\n' all_text[fname] = text print(f'--- {fname} ---') print(f'Pages: {len(pdf.pages)}, chars: {len(text)}') print(text[:800]) print() " 2>&1 | head -200

Reading File

Running Command

mkdir -p /home/daytona/workspace/dm-medical-record && ls /home/daytona/workspace/dm-medical-record

Writing File

~/dm-medical-record/create_dm_record.js

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const fs = require('fs');

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      // ── TITLE PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      ...titlePage(),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART A — ADMINISTRATIVE / BIODATA
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
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      heading2("A1. Patient Identification"),
      blankField("Full Name"),
      blankField("Date of Birth / Age"),
      blankField("Sex"),
      blankField("Ethnicity / Race"),
      blankField("National ID / Hospital Number"),
      blankField("Date of Consultation / Admission"),
      blankField("Ward / Clinic"),
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      heading2("A2. Occupation & Social Context"),
      blankField("Occupation"),
      blankField("Marital Status"),
      blankField("Address"),
      blankField("Next of Kin / Emergency Contact"),
      blankField("Informant (who gave history?)"),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART B — CHIEF COMPLAINT
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART C — HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS
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      sectionDivider("PART C — HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS (HPI)"),
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      heading2("C1. Symptoms of Hyperglycaemia — The 'Polys' + More"),
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      heading3("Polyuria (Excessive Urination)"),
      checkItem("Frequency of urination per day"),
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      question("\"Do ants appear where you urinate?\" (classical sign of glycosuria)"),
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      heading3("Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst)"),
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      heading3("Polyphagia (Excessive Hunger)"),
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      heading3("Weight Changes"),
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      checkItem("General weakness in arms or legs"),
      checkItem("Blurred vision — one or both eyes? Constant or fluctuating?"),
      question("\"Has your vision changed recently? Is it worse when your blood sugar is high?\""),
      checkItem("Recurrent infections — skin, genital (candidiasis), urinary tract"),
      question("\"Do you get frequent infections — itching, discharge, or burning in the genital area?\""),
      checkItem("Slow wound healing — cuts or sores taking longer than usual"),
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      question("\"Do you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain?\" \"Has anyone noticed a fruity smell on your breath?\""),
      checkItem("Extreme thirst, confusion, drowsiness, no ketones → SUSPECT HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State)"),
      question("\"Are you more confused than usual? Has anyone noticed you seem drowsy or disoriented?\""),
      checkItem("Sweating, shaking, palpitations, confusion, hunger → SUSPECT HYPOGLYCAEMIA"),
      question("\"Do you feel shaky, sweaty, or confused, especially if you missed a meal?\""),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART D — GLYCAEMIC CONTROL HISTORY
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      blankField("How was it discovered? (routine test / symptoms / complication)"),
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      heading2("D2. Monitoring"),
      checkItem("Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) at home?"),
      question("\"Do you check your blood sugar at home using a glucometer?\""),
      question("\"How often do you check?\""),
      blankField("Typical fasting morning blood glucose (mmol/L or mg/dL)"),
      blankField("Typical 2-hour post-meal blood glucose"),
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      heading2("D3. Hypoglycaemia Episodes"),
      checkItem("History of low blood sugar episodes?"),
      question("\"Have you ever had episodes of feeling shaky, sweaty, confused, or very hungry?\""),
      blankField("Frequency of hypoglycaemia (times per week/month)"),
      checkItem("Severity — mild (self-treated) / severe (needed help from others)"),
      checkItem("Hypoglycaemia unawareness — has patient LOST warning signs?"),
      question("\"Do you still feel warning signs (sweating, shakiness) before your sugar goes low?\""),
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      heading2("D4. Previous Hospital Admissions for DM"),
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      checkItem("Hypoglycaemia requiring emergency services or hospital?"),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART E — COMPLICATIONS SCREENING
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      sectionDivider("PART E — COMPLICATIONS SCREENING (Systematic by System)"),
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      noteBox("Tell the patient: \"I am now going to ask about different parts of your body to make sure everything is being checked carefully.\""),
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      heading2("E1. 👁  Eyes — Diabetic Retinopathy"),
      checkItem("Change in vision — blurring, dark spots, floaters, flashes"),
      question("\"Has your vision changed recently? Do you see floaters or flashing lights?\""),
      checkItem("Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes"),
      question("\"Have you ever had a sudden loss of vision?\""),
      checkItem("Previous fundoscopy / retinal screening — when, where, result?"),
      question("\"Has a doctor ever examined the back of your eyes with a special instrument?\""),
      checkItem("Laser treatment or eye injections (anti-VEGF) for retinopathy?"),
      checkItem("Diplopia (double vision) — may indicate diabetic mononeuropathy of CN III, IV, VI"),
      blankField("Eye complaint details / last fundoscopy date"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("E2. 🫘  Kidneys — Diabetic Nephropathy"),
      checkItem("Foamy or frothy urine (proteinuria)"),
      question("\"Have you noticed your urine becoming foamy or bubbly?\""),
      checkItem("Ankle, leg, or periorbital swelling (oedema from hypoalbuminaemia)"),
      question("\"Do your ankles or feet swell? Do you notice swelling around your eyes in the morning?\""),
      checkItem("Told kidneys are not working properly / low eGFR"),
      checkItem("Any history of dialysis or kidney transplant?"),
      question("\"Have you ever been on dialysis? Have doctors told you to restrict your fluid or protein intake?\""),
      blankField("Renal complaint details / last eGFR / last urine ACR"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("E3. 🦶  Feet & Lower Limbs — Neuropathy + Peripheral Arterial Disease"),
      heading3("Peripheral Neuropathy"),
      checkItem("Numbness, tingling, or burning sensation in feet or hands"),
      question("\"Do you feel tingling, numbness, or a burning pain in your feet or hands?\""),
      question("\"Is the pain or tingling worse at night?\""),
      checkItem("\"Feels like walking on cotton wool, sand, or wearing thick socks\""),
      checkItem("Loss of ability to feel heat, cold, or sharp objects in feet"),
      question("\"Can you feel the difference between hot and cold water on your feet?\""),
      checkItem("Falls or loss of balance due to sensory loss"),
      heading3("Peripheral Arterial Disease"),
      checkItem("Calf or thigh pain when walking that goes away with rest (claudication)"),
      question("\"Do you get pain in your calves when you walk a certain distance, that disappears when you stop?\""),
      checkItem("Rest pain (pain even when not walking — indicates severe ischaemia)"),
      heading3("Foot Ulcers and Charcot"),
      checkItem("Current or previous foot ulcers / wounds not healing"),
      question("\"Do you have any sores or wounds on your feet that are not healing?\""),
      checkItem("Previous foot surgeries or amputations"),
      checkItem("Swollen, hot, red foot without pain (Charcot foot — emergency)"),
      checkItem("Does the patient check their own feet daily?"),
      checkItem("Type of footwear — ill-fitting shoes, no socks, barefoot walking?"),
      blankField("Foot complaint details / last foot exam date"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("E4. ❤️  Cardiovascular — Macrovascular Disease"),
      checkItem("Chest pain, pressure, or tightness — at rest or on exertion?"),
      question("\"Do you have chest pain or tightness, especially when climbing stairs or walking fast?\""),
      question("\"Diabetics can have silent heart attacks without chest pain — do you feel unusually short of breath or very tired with exertion?\""),
      checkItem("Shortness of breath on exertion or lying flat (orthopnoea — heart failure)"),
      checkItem("Palpitations or irregular heartbeat"),
      checkItem("Previous heart attack, angina, coronary stenting, or bypass surgery"),
      checkItem("Previous stroke or TIA (sudden weakness, speech difficulty, facial droop)"),
      checkItem("Leg swelling and breathlessness together (heart failure)"),
      blankField("Cardiovascular complaint details"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("E5. 🧠  Nervous System — Autonomic Neuropathy"),
      checkItem("Postural dizziness / lightheadedness when standing up (orthostatic hypotension)"),
      question("\"Do you feel dizzy or faint when you stand up from sitting or lying?\""),
      checkItem("Early satiety — feeling full very quickly after a small amount of food (gastroparesis)"),
      question("\"Do you feel very full after eating just a small meal? Do you have nausea or vomiting after eating?\""),
      checkItem("Bloating, upper abdominal discomfort after meals"),
      checkItem("Alternating constipation and diarrhoea (diabetic enteric neuropathy)"),
      question("\"Are your bowels unpredictable — sometimes very constipated, sometimes loose?\""),
      checkItem("Difficulty starting urination, incomplete bladder emptying (diabetic cystopathy)"),
      question("\"Do you have to strain to pass urine or feel like your bladder never fully empties?\""),
      checkItem("Erectile dysfunction — ask sensitively and privately (male patients)"),
      question("\"[Private setting] Do you experience any difficulty with erections?\""),
      checkItem("Reduced sweating in feet / excessive sweating elsewhere (gustatory sweating)"),
      checkItem("Falls due to postural hypotension"),
      blankField("Autonomic neuropathy details"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("E6. 🦴  Musculoskeletal Complications"),
      checkItem("Hand stiffness — unable to press palms flat together (cheiroarthropathy / Prayer sign)"),
      question("\"Do you have difficulty fully straightening or flattening your fingers?\""),
      checkItem("Shoulder stiffness or pain — difficulty raising arm above head (frozen shoulder / adhesive capsulitis)"),
      question("\"Do you have difficulty raising your arm or rotating your shoulder?\""),
      checkItem("Thickened cords or nodules in the palm with finger contracture (Dupuytren's)"),
      checkItem("Locking or triggering of fingers when bending and straightening (trigger finger)"),
      checkItem("Numbness or tingling in thumb, index, and middle fingers — worse at night (CTS)"),
      checkItem("Proximal thigh weakness and pain — asymmetric (diabetic amyotrophy)"),
      question("\"Do you have severe pain and weakness in one thigh that came on over weeks?\""),
      blankField("MSK complaint details"),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART F — PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART F — PAST MEDICAL HISTORY"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("F1. Comorbid Conditions (tick all that apply and record year of diagnosis)"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Hypertension", "Year: _______ Controlled? Y / N"],
        ["Dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol / triglycerides)", "Year: _______ On statin? Y / N"],
        ["Coronary artery disease / Angina / Previous MI", "Year: _______ Stented / CABG? Y / N"],
        ["Heart failure", "Year: _______ EF known? ____"],
        ["Stroke / TIA", "Year: _______ Any residual deficit?"],
        ["Peripheral arterial disease", "Year: _______ ABI known? ____"],
        ["Chronic kidney disease (CKD)", "Year: _______ Stage: ____ eGFR: ____"],
        ["Diabetic retinopathy", "Year: _______ Laser / injection treatment? Y / N"],
        ["Peripheral neuropathy", "Year: _______ On treatment? Y / N"],
        ["Thyroid disease (hypothyroid / hyperthyroid)", "Year: _______ On thyroxine? Y / N"],
        ["NAFLD / NASH (fatty liver)", "Year: _______ Biopsy done? Y / N"],
        ["Sleep apnoea (OSA)", "Year: _______ On CPAP? Y / N"],
        ["PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)", "Year: _______ (Women only)"],
        ["Gestational diabetes", "Year: _______ Which pregnancy?"],
        ["Pancreatitis / pancreatic surgery", "Year: _______ Details: ______"],
        ["Previous foot ulcer / amputation", "Year: _______ Level: ______"],
        ["Previous surgery (any)", "Year: _______ Type: ______"],
        ["Other autoimmune disease (coeliac, Addison's, thyroiditis)", "Details: ______"],
      ], ["Condition", "Details"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("F2. Hospitalisations Related to Diabetes"),
      blankField("Hospital admission history"),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART G — DRUG & TREATMENT HISTORY
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART G — DRUG & TREATMENT HISTORY"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("G1. Current Diabetes Medications"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Metformin", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["Sulfonylurea (gliclazide / glibenclamide)", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin / dapagliflozin)", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["GLP-1 agonist (semaglutide / liraglutide)", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["DPP-4 inhibitor (sitagliptin / vildagliptin)", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["Thiazolidinedione (pioglitazone)", "Dose: ___mg  Frequency: ___  Compliant? Y/N"],
        ["Basal insulin (glargine / detemir / degludec)", "Dose: ___units  Time: ___  Site: ___"],
        ["Short-acting insulin (aspart / lispro / regular)", "Dose: ___units  Meals: ___  Site: ___"],
        ["Mixed insulin (70/30, biphasic)", "Dose: ___units  Frequency: ___  Site: ___"],
      ], ["Drug Class", "Details / Dose / Compliance"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("G2. Other Medications"),
      twoColTable([
        ["ACE inhibitor / ARB (renoprotective)", "Name: _____ Dose: _____"],
        ["Antihypertensive (other)", "Name: _____ Dose: _____"],
        ["Statin (cholesterol)", "Name: _____ Dose: _____"],
        ["Antiplatelet / Aspirin", "Dose: _____"],
        ["Diuretic (water tablet)", "Name: _____ — NOTE: worsens glycaemia"],
        ["Corticosteroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone)", "Name: _____ — NOTE: causes steroid hyperglycaemia"],
        ["Antipsychotics (olanzapine, clozapine)", "Name: _____ — NOTE: cause insulin resistance"],
        ["Thyroid medication (thyroxine)", "Dose: _____"],
        ["Beta-blocker (masks hypoglycaemia symptoms)", "Name: _____"],
        ["Herbal / traditional medicine", "Details: _____"],
      ], ["Medication", "Details / Notes"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("G3. Allergies"),
      blankField("Drug allergies (name of drug and reaction)"),
      blankField("Food / other allergies"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("G4. Compliance Assessment"),
      checkItem("Does the patient take medications every day?"),
      question("\"Do you ever miss doses? If yes — how often and why?\""),
      checkItem("Reason for non-compliance: cost / side effects / forgetfulness / denial?"),
      checkItem("Insulin technique — correct injection sites? Rotating sites? Storing insulin correctly?"),
      question("\"Where do you inject your insulin? Do you rotate the injection sites?\""),
      checkItem("Lipohypertrophy — firm nodules at injection sites causing erratic absorption?"),
      blankField("Compliance details"),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART H — FAMILY HISTORY
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART H — FAMILY HISTORY"),
      spacer(),
      twoColTable([
        ["Father", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  CVD? ___  Other: ___  Status: Alive/Deceased"],
        ["Mother", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  CVD? ___  Other: ___  Status: Alive/Deceased"],
        ["Sibling 1", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  CVD? ___  Other: ___"],
        ["Sibling 2", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  CVD? ___  Other: ___"],
        ["Grandparents", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  CVD? ___  Other: ___"],
        ["Children", "DM? ___  HTN? ___  Other: ___"],
      ], ["Relation", "Relevant Medical History"]),
      spacer(),
      noteBox("Strong family history of T2DM + obesity = insulin resistance trait. Family history of T1DM in first-degree relative increases risk ~5–10%. Early CVD in first-degree male relative (<55 yrs) or female relative (<65 yrs) = major independent cardiovascular risk factor."),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART I — SOCIAL HISTORY
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART I — SOCIAL HISTORY"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I1. Smoking"),
      checkItem("Current smoker?"),
      question("\"Do you smoke cigarettes, roll-your-own, or use any tobacco products?\""),
      blankField("Cigarettes per day"),
      blankField("Years of smoking"),
      blankField("Pack-years = (cigarettes per day ÷ 20) × years"),
      checkItem("Ex-smoker — when did they stop?"),
      checkItem("Non-smoker — confirm"),
      noteBox("Smoking doubles cardiovascular risk in diabetes, impairs wound healing, and worsens peripheral arterial disease. Cessation is a top priority in every DM patient."),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I2. Alcohol"),
      checkItem("Does the patient drink alcohol?"),
      question("\"Do you drink alcohol? What type? How many drinks per week?\""),
      blankField("Type of alcohol / units per week"),
      noteBox("Alcohol can cause hypoglycaemia (especially with insulin or sulfonylurea) by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis. It also raises triglycerides and blood pressure. Ask about binge drinking."),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I3. Diet Assessment"),
      checkItem("Typical daily meal pattern — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks?"),
      question("\"Can you describe what you usually eat from morning to bedtime?\""),
      checkItem("Amount of high-GI carbohydrates: white rice, bread, noodles, sugar, sweet drinks?"),
      question("\"How much rice, bread, or sugary drinks do you consume daily?\""),
      checkItem("Meal regularity — does the patient skip meals?"),
      checkItem("Following a diabetic diet or dietitian advice?"),
      checkItem("Fruit and vegetable intake?"),
      blankField("Dietary summary"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I4. Physical Activity"),
      checkItem("Any regular exercise?"),
      question("\"How active are you during the day? Do you do any planned exercise?\""),
      blankField("Type of exercise"),
      blankField("Frequency (days per week)"),
      blankField("Duration (minutes per session)"),
      noteBox("Regular aerobic exercise reduces HbA1c by approximately 0.6% independently of diet. Target: 150 min/week of moderate activity (brisk walking, swimming)."),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I5. Occupation and Daily Routine"),
      checkItem("Nature of work — sedentary / physical / shift work?"),
      question("\"Do you work night shifts?\" (disrupts circadian rhythm and glycaemic control)"),
      checkItem("Does the patient drive? — CRITICAL for hypoglycaemia risk counselling"),
      question("\"Do you drive a car or operate machinery?\" (Inform patient of DVLA/driving authority rules for DM)"),
      blankField("Occupation details"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I6. Social Support and Socioeconomic Factors"),
      checkItem("Living situation — alone / with family / in care facility?"),
      checkItem("Financial capability to afford medications, glucose strips, insulin?"),
      question("\"Are you able to afford all your diabetes medications and testing supplies?\""),
      checkItem("Social support — someone at home who can help if hypoglycaemia occurs?"),
      checkItem("Health literacy — does the patient understand their disease and treatment?"),
      blankField("Social support details"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("I7. Reproductive History (Women of Childbearing Age)"),
      checkItem("Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy?"),
      question("\"Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future?\""),
      noteBox("ADA recommends HbA1c <6.5% (48 mmol/mol) before conception to minimise congenital malformation risk. All women of childbearing age must be counselled about this."),
      checkItem("Contraception in use?"),
      checkItem("History of gestational diabetes? Which pregnancy? Current status?"),
      blankField("Reproductive history details"),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART J — REVIEW OF SYSTEMS
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART J — REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (SYSTEMATIC SCREEN)"),
      spacer(),
      noteBox("\"I am going to quickly ask about a few other body systems to make sure we haven't missed anything.\""),
      spacer(),

      twoColTable([
        ["General", "☐  Fever / night sweats     ☐  Unintentional weight change     ☐  Fatigue"],
        ["Skin", "☐  Pruritus / itching     ☐  Rashes     ☐  Non-healing wounds     ☐  Skin discolouration"],
        ["Head", "☐  Headaches     ☐  Dizziness (postural?)"],
        ["Eyes", "☐  Visual changes     ☐  Double vision     ☐  Eye pain or redness"],
        ["ENT", "☐  Oral sores (candidiasis)     ☐  Difficulty swallowing     ☐  Gum disease"],
        ["Respiratory", "☐  Cough     ☐  Shortness of breath     ☐  Snoring / daytime sleepiness (OSA)"],
        ["Cardiovascular", "☐  Chest pain     ☐  Palpitations     ☐  Ankle swelling     ☐  Orthopnoea"],
        ["Gastrointestinal", "☐  Nausea / vomiting     ☐  Heartburn     ☐  Abdominal pain     ☐  Bowel changes"],
        ["Genitourinary", "☐  Foamy urine     ☐  Dysuria / frequency     ☐  Sexual dysfunction"],
        ["Musculoskeletal", "☐  Joint stiffness     ☐  Shoulder pain     ☐  Hand contractures     ☐  Foot deformity"],
        ["Neurological", "☐  Numbness / tingling     ☐  Weakness     ☐  Falls     ☐  Memory problems"],
        ["Psychiatric", "☐  Low mood / depression     ☐  Anxiety     ☐  Sleep disturbance"],
        ["Endocrine", "☐  Cold/heat intolerance (thyroid)     ☐  Increased thirst / urination"],
      ], ["System", "Symptoms — Tick if Positive"]),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART K — CLINICAL EXAMINATION
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART K — CLINICAL EXAMINATION CHECKLIST"),
      spacer(),
      noteBox("\"I would like to examine you now. I will start from your general appearance. Please tell me if anything is uncomfortable.\" — Always explain what you are doing before you do it."),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K1. General Examination"),
      twoColTable([
        ["General appearance", "☐ Well / Unwell    ☐ Obese / Thin    ☐ Cushingoid    ☐ Acutely ill"],
        ["Weight (kg)", ""],
        ["Height (cm)", ""],
        ["BMI (kg/m²)", "Target: 18.5–24.9  |  Obese: ≥30"],
        ["Waist circumference", "M: >90 cm (Asian) / >102 cm (Western)  F: >80 cm / >88 cm = central obesity"],
        ["Kussmaul breathing (deep sighing)", "Suggests DKA — URGENT"],
        ["Fruity / acetone breath odour", "Suggests DKA — URGENT"],
      ], ["Parameter", "Finding"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K2. Vital Signs"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Blood pressure (right arm)", "mmHg  |  Target <130/80 (with CKD/CVD)  |  <140/90 (general)"],
        ["Blood pressure (left arm)", "mmHg  |  Difference >10 mmHg = investigate for subclavian stenosis"],
        ["Orthostatic BP — Supine", "mmHg"],
        ["Orthostatic BP — Standing 1 min", "mmHg  |  Drop ≥20 systolic / ≥10 diastolic = autonomic neuropathy"],
        ["Orthostatic BP — Standing 3 min", "mmHg"],
        ["Heart rate", "bpm  |  Resting tachycardia = autonomic neuropathy; irregular = AF (risk in DM)"],
        ["Respiratory rate", "breaths/min"],
        ["Temperature", "°C  |  Fever = suspect infection"],
        ["SpO2", "%"],
        ["Blood glucose (capillary)", "mmol/L — document time relative to last meal"],
      ], ["Vital Sign", "Value / Normal Range / Clinical Significance"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K3. Hands and Upper Limb MSK Examination"),
      twoColTable([
        ["General hand inspection", "☐  Thenar wasting (CTS)     ☐  Skin thickening     ☐  Colour changes"],
        ["Prayer sign", "☐  Normal    ☐  Positive (gap = cheiroarthropathy / LJM)"],
        ["Tabletop sign", "☐  Normal    ☐  Positive (cannot flatten fingers on table)"],
        ["Dupuytren's contracture", "☐  Absent    ☐  Nodules    ☐  Cords    ☐  Flexion contracture (ring/little finger)"],
        ["Trigger finger (tenosynovitis)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Click/locking    Finger(s): _______"],
        ["Tinel's sign (tap carpal tunnel)", "☐  Negative    ☐  Positive (tingling in median distribution)"],
        ["Phalen's maneuver (wrist flexion 60s)", "☐  Negative    ☐  Positive (paresthesia in median distribution)"],
        ["Durkan's compression test", "☐  Negative    ☐  Positive"],
        ["Capillary refill", "seconds (Normal: <2 sec)"],
      ], ["Test", "Finding"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K4. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Visual acuity (Snellen chart)", "R: ___/___   L: ___/___"],
        ["Rubeosis iridis (neovascularisation of iris)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present — URGENT ophthalmology referral"],
        ["Fundoscopy", "☐  Normal    ☐  Microaneurysms    ☐  Haemorrhages    ☐  Exudates    ☐  Neovascularisation"],
        ["Xanthelasma (periorbital)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (dyslipidaemia)"],
        ["Oral candidiasis", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (white plaques — poor glycaemic control)"],
        ["Gum disease / periodontitis", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (more common in DM)"],
        ["Thyroid palpation", "☐  Normal    ☐  Goitre    ☐  Nodule(s)"],
        ["Carotid bruit", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent"],
      ], ["Area", "Finding"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K5. Cardiovascular Examination"),
      twoColTable([
        ["JVP", "cm H2O — elevated in heart failure"],
        ["Apex beat", "☐  Normal position    ☐  Displaced (cardiomegaly)"],
        ["Heart sounds", "☐  Normal S1 S2    ☐  S3 (heart failure)    ☐  S4 (diastolic dysfunction)    ☐  Murmurs"],
        ["Aortic bruit (abdominal auscultation)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present"],
        ["Renal bruit (renal artery auscultation)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present"],
        ["Femoral pulse", "R: ___/2+   L: ___/2+"],
        ["Popliteal pulse", "R: ___/2+   L: ___/2+"],
        ["Posterior tibial pulse", "R: ___/2+   L: ___/2+"],
        ["Dorsalis pedis pulse", "R: ___/2+   L: ___/2+"],
        ["Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)", "R: ___   L: ___   (Normal 1.0–1.4; PAD <0.9)"],
      ], ["Finding", "Result"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K6. Abdominal Examination"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Liver (NAFLD — hepatomegaly)", "☐  Normal    ☐  Enlarged ___cm below costal margin    ☐  Tender"],
        ["Renal angle tenderness", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent (pyelonephritis risk in DM)"],
        ["Insulin injection sites", "☐  Normal    ☐  Lipohypertrophy (describe site and size)"],
        ["Generalised oedema (ascites / fluid)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (renal/cardiac failure)"],
      ], ["Area", "Finding"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K7. Skin Examination"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Acanthosis nigricans (neck, axillae, groin)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present — indicates insulin resistance"],
        ["Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (anterior tibiae)", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (yellow-brown waxy atrophic plaques)"],
        ["Diabetic dermopathy ('shin spots')", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (bilateral round brown macules on shins)"],
        ["Eruptive xanthomas", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present (yellow papules = severe hypertriglyceridaemia)"],
        ["Tinea pedis / onychomycosis", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present"],
        ["Lipoatrophy at injection sites", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present"],
        ["Lipohypertrophy at injection sites", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present — Site(s): ___________"],
        ["Non-healing wounds / cellulitis", "☐  Absent    ☐  Present — Location: ___________"],
      ], ["Finding", "Result"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K8. Comprehensive Foot Examination"),
      redBox("MANDATORY AT EVERY ENCOUNTER — Remove shoes AND socks. Document every finding precisely."),
      spacer(),

      heading3("Inspection"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Hallux valgus (bunion)", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent"],
        ["Claw toes / hammer toes / mallet toes", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent"],
        ["Charcot foot (hot, swollen, deformed midfoot)", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent — URGENT if present"],
        ["Calluses (mark high-pressure sites)", "Location: ___________"],
        ["Ulcers — size, depth, wound base, surrounding tissue", "Location / Dimensions / Depth: ___________"],
        ["Probe-to-bone test (if ulcer present)", "☐  Negative    ☐  Positive — strongly suggests osteomyelitis"],
        ["Skin condition (dry, cracked, macerated)", "Description: ___________"],
        ["Interdigital spaces (maceration, fungal)", "☐  Normal    ☐  Maceration    ☐  Fungal infection"],
        ["Nails (onychomycosis, ingrown, subungual ulcer)", "Description: ___________"],
        ["Hair loss on dorsal foot (ischaemia)", "☐  Present    ☐  Absent"],
        ["Skin colour changes (pallor, rubor, cyanosis)", "Description: ___________"],
      ], ["Finding", "Result"]),
      spacer(),

      heading3("Neurological Assessment of Foot"),
      twoColTable([
        ["10g monofilament (plantar surface — 10 sites per foot)", "R: ___/10 felt   L: ___/10 felt   (Loss at any site = LOPS)"],
        ["128-Hz tuning fork — hallux IP joint", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent"],
        ["128-Hz tuning fork — medial malleolus", "R: ☐ Present ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Present ☐ Absent"],
        ["Pin-prick sensation (dorsum of foot)", "R: ☐ Normal ☐ Reduced ☐ Absent   L: ☐ Normal ☐ Reduced ☐ Absent"],
        ["Temperature discrimination", "R: ☐ Normal ☐ Reduced   L: ☐ Normal ☐ Reduced"],
        ["Proprioception (hallux up/down)", "R: ☐ Normal ☐ Impaired   L: ☐ Normal ☐ Impaired"],
        ["Ankle jerk reflex (S1)", "R: 0/1+/2+/3+   L: 0/1+/2+/3+"],
        ["Patellar reflex (L3-L4)", "R: 0/1+/2+/3+   L: 0/1+/2+/3+"],
        ["Capillary refill time (toenail)", "R: ___sec   L: ___sec   (Normal <2 sec)"],
      ], ["Assessment", "Result"]),
      spacer(),

      heading3("Tendon and Joint Assessment"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Achilles tendon — thickening / tightness", "☐  Normal    ☐  Tight (equinus)    ☐  Thickened"],
        ["Silfverskiöld test (gastrocnemius vs Achilles equinus)", "Knee extended dorsiflexion: ___°   Knee flexed: ___°"],
        ["Plantar fascia thickening / heel tenderness", "☐  Normal    ☐  Tender at calcaneal insertion"],
        ["Windlass test (passive hallux dorsiflexion)", "☐  Negative    ☐  Positive (heel pain reproduced)"],
        ["Subtalar joint inversion / eversion", "R: ___°/___°   L: ___°/___°   (Normal: Inv 30°, Ev 15°)"],
        ["First MTP joint dorsiflexion", "R: ___°   L: ___°   (Normal: 65–75°)"],
      ], ["Test", "Finding"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K9. Shoulder Examination (Adhesive Capsulitis Screening)"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Active abduction", "R: ___°   L: ___°   (Normal 180°)"],
        ["Active forward flexion", "R: ___°   L: ___°   (Normal 180°)"],
        ["Active external rotation", "R: ___°   L: ___°   (Normal 60–80°) — MOST RESTRICTED in frozen shoulder"],
        ["Active internal rotation (reach behind back)", "R: reaches T___   L: reaches T___   (Normal T7–T10)"],
        ["Passive external rotation", "R: ___°   L: ___°"],
        ["Passive abduction", "R: ___°   L: ___°"],
        ["Capsular pattern confirmed?", "☐  Yes (ER > Abduction > IR)    ☐  No"],
      ], ["Movement", "Result"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("K10. Proximal Muscle Assessment (Diabetic Amyotrophy Screen)"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Thigh circumference at 15cm above patella", "R: ___cm   L: ___cm   (>2cm difference = significant wasting)"],
        ["Hip flexion power (L2-L3, iliopsoas)", "R: MRC ___/5   L: MRC ___/5"],
        ["Knee extension power (L3-L4, quadriceps)", "R: MRC ___/5   L: MRC ___/5"],
        ["Hip abduction power (L4-L5, gluteus medius)", "R: MRC ___/5   L: MRC ___/5"],
        ["Gait observation", "☐  Normal    ☐  Trendelenburg    ☐  Waddling    ☐  Antalgic"],
      ], ["Assessment", "Result"]),
      spacer(),
      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART L — INVESTIGATIONS
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART L — INVESTIGATIONS"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("L1. Diagnostic Criteria (ADA) — Confirm or Exclude DM"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Fasting plasma glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL)", "Result: _____ mmol/L    ☐ Normal  ☐ Pre-DM  ☐ DM"],
        ["Random glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L + symptoms", "Result: _____ mmol/L    ☐ Normal  ☐ DM"],
        ["2-hr OGTT (75g) ≥11.1 mmol/L", "Result: _____ mmol/L    ☐ Normal  ☐ IGT  ☐ DM"],
        ["HbA1c ≥48 mmol/mol (≥6.5%)", "Result: _____ mmol/mol (___%)    ☐ Normal  ☐ Pre-DM  ☐ DM"],
      ], ["Test", "Result"]),
      spacer(),
      noteBox("Pre-diabetes: FPG 5.6–6.9 mmol/L  |  2-hr OGTT 7.8–11.0 mmol/L  |  HbA1c 39–47 mmol/mol (5.7–6.4%)"),
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      heading2("L2. Routine Investigations — Record Results"),
      twoColTable([
        ["HbA1c", "Result: _____  Date: _____  Target: <53 mmol/mol (<7%)"],
        ["Fasting glucose", "Result: _____  Date: _____"],
        ["Full blood count (FBC)", "Hb: ___  WBC: ___  Plt: ___  (anaemia affects HbA1c interpretation)"],
        ["eGFR (renal function)", "Result: _____  Stage of CKD: _____  Date: _____"],
        ["Urea + Creatinine", "Urea: ___  Creatinine: ___  Date: _____"],
        ["Urine Albumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR)", "Result: _____  (Normal <3 mg/mmol; Micro: 3–30; Macro: >30)  Date: _____"],
        ["Fasting lipid profile", "Total cholesterol: ___  LDL: ___  HDL: ___  TG: ___  Date: _____"],
        ["Liver function tests (LFTs)", "ALT: ___  AST: ___  ALP: ___  (NAFLD screening)  Date: _____"],
        ["Thyroid function (TSH, FT4)", "TSH: ___  FT4: ___  Date: _____"],
        ["Serum electrolytes (Na, K)", "Na: ___  K: ___  (K critical in DKA management)"],
        ["Uric acid", "Result: ___  (elevated in metabolic syndrome)"],
        ["12-lead ECG", "☐  Normal sinus rhythm    ☐  LVH    ☐  Q waves (silent MI)    ☐  AF    ☐  Other: ___"],
        ["Urine dipstick / urinalysis", "Glucose: ___  Protein: ___  Ketones: ___  Nitrites: ___  Leucocytes: ___"],
        ["Blood ketones (if DKA suspected)", "Result: _____  (DKA: >3.0 mmol/L)"],
        ["C-peptide (if type classification uncertain)", "Result: _____  (Low = T1DM; Normal/High = T2DM)"],
        ["Anti-GAD antibodies (if T1DM suspected)", "Result: _____"],
      ], ["Test", "Result / Date / Target"]),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART M — SUMMARY & CLINICAL FORMULATION
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART M — CLINICAL SUMMARY & FORMULATION"),
      spacer(),

      heading2("M1. Summary Statement"),
      noteBox("Template: \"[Name] is a [age]-year-old [sex] with a [duration] history of [chief complaint], presenting with [key symptoms]. Relevant background includes [key risk factors and comorbidities]. Key examination findings include [positive findings]. The most likely diagnosis is [diagnosis].\""),
      spacer(),
      ...Array(8).fill(null).map(() => blankField("")),
      spacer(),

      heading2("M2. Differential Diagnosis"),
      twoColTable([
        ["1st (Most likely)", ""],
        ["2nd", ""],
        ["3rd", ""],
        ["Important to exclude", ""],
      ], ["Priority", "Diagnosis"]),
      spacer(),

      heading2("M3. Problem List"),
      body("List each active problem separately:"),
      ...Array(6).fill(null).map((_, i) => blankField(`Problem ${i+1}`)),
      spacer(),

      heading2("M4. Management Plan"),
      twoColTable([
        ["Lifestyle", "Diet / Exercise / Weight loss / Smoking cessation"],
        ["Diabetes pharmacotherapy", "Initiate / Adjust / Continue: ___________"],
        ["Comorbidity treatment", "Antihypertensive / Statin / Antiplatelet: ___________"],
        ["Referrals required", "Ophthalmology / Podiatry / Nephrology / Cardiology / Dietitian / Physiotherapy"],
        ["Patient education", "Hypoglycaemia management / Foot care / SMBG technique / Sick-day rules"],
        ["Investigations ordered", "___________"],
        ["Follow-up plan", "Next HbA1c: ___  Next foot exam: ___  Next eye exam: ___"],
      ], ["Domain", "Plan"]),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART N — RED FLAGS
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART N — RED FLAGS — ACT IMMEDIATELY"),
      spacer(),
      redBox("⚠  If ANY of the following are present, escalate to a senior immediately."),
      spacer(),
      twoColTable([
        ["Kussmaul breathing + fruity breath + vomiting + high glucose", "DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA) — EMERGENCY"],
        ["Extreme thirst + confusion + glucose >33 mmol/L + no ketones", "HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCAEMIC STATE (HHS) — EMERGENCY"],
        ["Sweating + shaking + confusion + glucose <3.9 mmol/L", "SEVERE HYPOGLYCAEMIA — EMERGENCY"],
        ["Sudden, painless vision loss — one or both eyes", "Vitreous haemorrhage / proliferative retinopathy — URGENT ophthalmology"],
        ["Hot, swollen, red foot — minimal or no pain — in neuropathic patient", "ACUTE CHARCOT FOOT — URGENT — non-weight-bearing + urgent referral"],
        ["Wound that probes to bone", "OSTEOMYELITIS — URGENT — IV antibiotics + imaging"],
        ["Cold, pulseless, painful foot + absent pulses + pallor", "CRITICAL LIMB ISCHAEMIA — VASCULAR EMERGENCY"],
        ["Asymmetric proximal thigh pain + rapid muscle wasting", "DIABETIC AMYOTROPHY — urgent neurology referral"],
        ["Loss of hypoglycaemia warning signs (unawareness)", "DO NOT DISCHARGE WITHOUT SPECIALIST REVIEW — no driving"],
      ], ["Clinical Finding", "Action Required"]),
      spacer(),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART O — ASSOCIATED DISEASES QUICK REFERENCE
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART O — ASSOCIATED DISEASES: HISTORY QUESTIONS QUICK REFERENCE"),
      spacer(),
      noteBox("Diabetes mellitus is rarely a solitary disease. Screen for all of the following associated conditions at every consultation."),
      spacer(),

      twoColTable([
        ["Hypertension", "\"Have you ever been told your blood pressure is high? Do you take tablets for it? What does your BP run at home?\""],
        ["Dyslipidaemia", "\"Have you had a cholesterol test? Were you told it was high? Are you on a statin?\""],
        ["Coronary artery disease", "\"Have you had a heart attack, angina, or stents placed in your heart arteries?\""],
        ["Heart failure", "\"Do you become breathless lying flat? Do your legs swell?\""],
        ["Stroke / TIA", "\"Have you ever had sudden weakness on one side of your body, drooping of the face, or difficulty speaking?\""],
        ["Peripheral arterial disease", "\"Do you get calf pain when walking that stops when you rest?\""],
        ["Chronic kidney disease", "\"Have you been told your kidneys are not working fully? Do you know your kidney number (eGFR)?\""],
        ["Diabetic retinopathy", "\"When were your eyes last examined? Has anyone looked at the back of your eye?\""],
        ["Peripheral neuropathy", "\"Do you have numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet? Worse at night?\""],
        ["Autonomic neuropathy", "\"Do you feel dizzy standing up? Do you feel full quickly after eating?\""],
        ["Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease", "\"Have you been told you have fatty liver? Any right upper abdominal discomfort?\""],
        ["Obstructive sleep apnoea", "\"Do you snore loudly? Has anyone seen you stop breathing during sleep? Are you sleepy in the day?\""],
        ["Hypothyroidism (co-exists with T1DM)", "\"Do you feel unusually cold, tired, constipated, or have you gained weight without reason?\""],
        ["Coeliac disease (T1DM)", "\"Do you have diarrhoea, bloating, or weight loss after eating wheat or bread?\""],
        ["PCOS (women with T2DM)", "\"Are your periods regular? Have you had difficulty conceiving or excess body hair?\""],
        ["Depression / anxiety", "\"Over the past 2 weeks have you felt low in mood, hopeless, or lost interest in things you used to enjoy?\""],
        ["Cheiroarthropathy / Dupuytren's", "\"Do you have stiffness or difficulty fully opening or closing your hands?\""],
        ["Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)", "\"Do you have pain or stiffness in your shoulder making it hard to raise your arm?\""],
        ["Charcot arthropathy", "\"Has your foot ever become very swollen, red, and warm without an obvious injury or infection?\""],
        ["Diabetic amyotrophy", "\"Have you had severe pain followed by weakness and wasting of one thigh over weeks?\""],
        ["Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)", "\"Do you have stiffness in your back or neck, especially in the morning or after rest?\""],
        ["Recurrent infections", "\"Do you get frequent urinary infections, skin infections, or thrush (candida)?\""],
        ["Erectile dysfunction (men)", "\"[Private — ask sensitively] Do you experience any difficulty with erections?\""],
        ["Diabetic gastroparesis", "\"Do you have nausea, vomiting, or feeling full very quickly after eating?\""],
      ], ["Associated Condition", "Key History Question to Ask"]),
      spacer(),
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      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      // PART P — HbA1c MONITORING TARGETS
      // ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
      sectionDivider("PART P — HbA1c & MONITORING TARGETS REFERENCE"),
      spacer(),
      twoColTable([
        ["Most adults with DM", "<53 mmol/mol (<7.0%)"],
        ["Older / frail / hypoglycaemia unawareness", "<64 mmol/mol (<8.0%) — relaxed target"],
        ["Pre-conception (women planning pregnancy)", "<48 mmol/mol (<6.5%) — ADA recommendation"],
        ["Recent new diagnosis — short disease duration", "<48 mmol/mol (<6.5%) — tight target if safe"],
        ["Blood pressure target (with CKD/CVD)", "<130/80 mmHg"],
        ["Blood pressure target (general)", "<140/90 mmHg"],
        ["LDL cholesterol (high CV risk patient)", "<1.8 mmol/L (<70 mg/dL)"],
        ["Fasting glucose target", "4.0–7.0 mmol/L (72–126 mg/dL)"],
        ["2-hr postprandial glucose target", "<10.0 mmol/L (<180 mg/dL)"],
        ["Time-in-range (CGM target)", ">70% of readings in 3.9–10.0 mmol/L"],
      ], ["Parameter", "Target"]),
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Document Structure (16 Parts)

Part	Content
A	Patient Biodata & Administrative Information - all identification fields with blank lines
B	Chief Complaint - open-ended prompting, newly vs. known DM
C	History of Presenting Illness - SOCRATES framework, all "Polys," acute decompensation screen (DKA / HHS / Hypo) with exact questions to ask
D	Glycaemic Control History - HbA1c, SMBG, hypoglycaemia frequency, unawareness, DKA admissions
E	Complications Screening - 6 systems: Eyes, Kidneys, Feet (neuropathy + PAD + ulcers), Cardiovascular, Autonomic neuropathy, MSK (cheiroarthropathy, frozen shoulder, trigger finger, CTS, amyotrophy)
F	Past Medical History - full comorbidity table with year-of-diagnosis fields
G	Drug & Treatment History - all diabetes drug classes individually listed, drugs that worsen DM, compliance assessment, insulin technique
H	Family History - structured family table
I	Social History - smoking (pack-years formula), alcohol, diet, exercise, occupation (shift work / driving), reproductive history
J	Review of Systems - 13-system table with tick boxes
K	Clinical Examination - 10 subsections: General, Vitals (including orthostatic BP), Hands MSK (Prayer / Tabletop / Tinel's / Phalen's), HEENT (fundoscopy), CVS (all pulses + ABI), Abdomen, Skin (all DM skin signs), Comprehensive Foot Exam (inspection + neuro + tendon + joint), Shoulder ROM, Proximal muscle / amyotrophy
L	Investigations - ADA diagnostic criteria with result fields + full annual investigation panel
M	Clinical Summary, Differential Diagnosis, Problem List, Management Plan
N	Red Flags table - 9 emergencies with specific actions
O	Associated Diseases Quick Reference - 25 conditions each with the specific history question to ask
P	HbA1c & Monitoring Targets Reference card

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