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Name: Joe Bauer Age: 52 Gender: Male Occupation: Construction Worker Medical History: John has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. He has been experiencing increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue over the past six months. He has no previous diagnosis of diabetes but is concerned because his father had Type 2 diabetes, was on dialysis, and passed at the age of 62. Chief Complaint: Joe presents to the primary care clinic with complaints of increased thirst, frequent urination, and persistent fatigue. He reports that his vision has been blurry and he has unintentionally lost about 10 pounds in the last few months. Clinical Assessment: Vital Signs: Blood Pressure: 145/96 mmHg Heart Rate: 80 bpm Temperature: 98.6°F Weight: 220 lbs Height: 6'1" Physical Examination: General: Appears tired but is otherwise in no acute distress. Skin: No rashes or infections noted. Mildly dry skin. Eyes: Blurred vision reported; no signs of retinopathy observed during the examination. Diagnostic Workup: Laboratory Tests: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG): 195 mg/dL Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): 8.8% Lipid Panel: Total Cholesterol: 226 mg/dL, LDL: 138 mg/dL, HDL: 45 mg/dL, Triglycerides: 260 mg/dL Urinalysis: Presence of glucose but no ketones or protein.
After initiating treatment and providing management of care , when would you have Joe return to the office and what services or education would you provide during the follow up visit?
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