face to face “F2F” seen with wife, Susan.
Type 2 diabetes, duration 10 years.
HbA1c 65 mmol/mol, previous result 72 mmol/mol. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Gliclazide 80mg twice daily.
Non-HDL 3.5 mmol/L, QRisk 10%, taking Atorvastatin 20mg daily, compliant.
Urine ACR 2.0 mg/mmol, on Ramipril.
BP 130/80 mmHg.
Patient reports feeling well with their diabetes, no significant issues.
Self-recorded sugar levels: fasting levels between 6-8 mmol/L, post-meal levels between 8-10 mmol/L.
No hypos reported.
Insulin: Novorapid 6 units before meals, Lantus 20 units at bedtime.
CGM: Time in range 70%, time above range 25%, time below range 5%. Noted overnight lows.
Medication compliance: Excellent.
Patient goals: To maintain HbA1c below 58 mmol/mol.
Plan:
1. Continue current medications.
2. Review HbA1c in 3 months.
3. Reinforce healthy eating and exercise advice.
4. Next diabetes review due in 6 months.
History:
- Presented with a cough for 2 weeks.
- ICE: Patient is concerned about the cough and wants to rule out any serious cause.
- Presence or absence of red flag symptoms relevant to the presenting complaint: No red flag symptoms.
- Relevant risk factors: Smoker, 20 cigarettes per day.
- PMH: / PSH: - Type 2 diabetes, hypertension.
- DH: Drug history/medications: Metformin, Gliclazide, Atorvastatin, Ramipril. Allergies: NKDA.
- FH: Relevant family history: Father with heart disease.
- SH: Social history: Smoker, lives with wife.
Examination:
- Chaperone offered and present.
- Vital signs listed: BP 130/80 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16 breaths/min, Sats 98% on room air, Temp 37.0°C.
- Physical or mental state examination findings: Chest clear to auscultation.
- Investigations with results: Chest X-ray ordered.
Impression:
Cough. Assessment: Acute bronchitis.
- Differential diagnosis for Issue: Pneumonia.
Plan:
- Investigations planned for Issue: Chest X-ray.
- Treatment planned for Issue: Advised rest, fluids, and paracetamol for symptomatic relief.
- Relevant referrals for Issue: Advised to return if symptoms worsen or if any red flag symptoms develop.