A 18-y.o. obese female presents with complaints of a vaginal infection and nocturia. She said she has used over-the-counter treatment for the vaginal infection, but it keeps coming back. She states that she is always thirsty and can’t get any rest because she has to get up to use the bathroom three to four times a night. 1. What additional questions should you ask the patient and why? 2. What should be included in the physical examination at this visit? 3. What are the possible differential diagnoses at this time? 4. What tests should you order and why? 5. How should this patient be managed if this is a new diagnosis Diabetes Mellitus Type 2?
[Answered]: A 18-y.o
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