Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hyperinsulinemia.
Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Are you experiencing dizziness, weakness, cravings, nausea, sweating, and/or impaired consciousness* ?
- Do you suffer from palpitations and heart palpitations?
- How long has this symptomatology existed?
- Was there a triggering moment?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Has your body weight changed? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (diabetes mellitus (diabetes)).
- Operations
- Allergies
Medication history
- Overdose of insulin or insulin secretagogue (repa-/nateglinide).
- Sulfonylureas – oral antidiabetic drug (drug used in type 2 diabetes mellitus).
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
