Comprehensive Diabetes Mellitus Complication Screening
Diabetic mellitus is a chronic disease of impaired glucose metabolism. If diabetes mellitus is not adequately controlled and glucose level remains high over prolonged period, blood vessels and nervous system are easily impaired and result in long-term damage of organs or even failure. (source of information: Hospital Authority, Smart Patient Website)
Target
Diabetic patients who did not have complication screening in the past one year.
Objectives
- Promote self awareness and management
- Evaluation of diabetic control
- Early detection of diabetic complications
- Reduce diabetic related morbidity and mortality
Checkup Items
1. Weight, Height, Body Mass Index
2. Blood Pressure, Pulse
3. Visual Acuity Test
4. Retinal Photo
5. Foot Examinations
- Vibration Perception Threshold
- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
- Foot Pulses
- Touch Sensation Assessment
- Skin, Joint and Nail Assessment
- Footwear Assessment
6. Laboratory Tests
- Blood Tests: Complete Blood Count, Liver Function Test, Renal Function & Electrolytes, Fasting Blood Glucose, HbA1c, Lipid Profile, CPK
- Urine Tests: Urinalysis, Microalbumin
7. Electrocardiogram (Resting)
8. Nursing Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling
9. Doctor Assessment, Results Interpretation and Review of Management Plan
Enquiry
Please call 2766 5433
