Metabolic Disorders Case

Metabolic Disorders Case

Metabolic Disorders Case #2: A 50-year-old female has been referred to out-patient rehabilitation with a diagnosis of right shoulder adhesive capsulitis. She is an administrative assistant at a local high school. Her medical history includes Type 2 Diabetes. She was hospitalized 14 months ago for Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Her current medications are 1 mg/bid of repaglinide, 20 mg/day of ramipril, 81mg/day of aspirin, a multivitamin, and a magnesium supplement. Discuss the patient’s diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: etiology, signs and symptoms, medical treatment. Discuss the healthcare approach (specific to your discipline) to this patient: Examination, Evaluation, Interventions, and Precautions.