Diabetes out of the blue points to a life-changing diagnosis
An older patient’s new type 2 diabetes proves to be a sinister harbinger
Keith, a 67-year-old retiree, presents to his GP with several months of weight loss and increased appetite. He is otherwise well with no past medical history of note.
His last attendance was nine months prior for a general checkup, where his blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and liver function were all normal.
