Interactive education section - Diabetes Type 2

Mustafa is 56 and was first diagnosed by you as having Type 2 diabetes, 5 years previously. His BMI (Body mass Index) is 27. He presents saying he has had ‘burning feelings in his feet and is worried about getting gangrene and losing his feet like his father did.’

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1. Which of the following statements would you now make to Mustafa?

(After making your selection, click on each statement for feedback)

  Let me do the worrying

Gangrene is uncommon these days

Can you tell me more about this burning feeling

Could you get up on the couch and I will check your pulses

Before doing anything let me check your blood glucose.