CHIEF COMPLAINT: Follow-up for Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension; new symptom of foot numbness.
HISTORY: 62yo female with poorly controlled T2DM (HbA1c 9.2%) and hypertension. Complains of progressive bilateral stocking-distribution paresthesias over past 3 months.
EXAM: Reduced vibration sense bilaterally at 1st MTP joints. Monofilament exam abnormal in 4/10 sites bilaterally. BP 148/92 mmHg.
ASSESSMENT & PLAN: T2DM with diabetic polyneuropathy, uncontrolled. Started on Gabapentin 300mg QHS. Lisinopril increased to 20mg daily. Total encounter time: 38 minutes.