1.4 Initial steps for classifying DM

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1.4 Initial steps for classifying DM1

  1. Confirm diagnosis of DM
  2. Exclude secondary causes
  3. Consider the following which may assist in differentiating subtypes:
    1. Age at diagnosis
    2. Family history
    3. Physical findings, especially the presence of obesity
    4. Presence of features of metabolic syndrome
  4. Note the presence or absence of ketosis or ketoacidosis
  5. Perform diagnostic tests if available (β-cell autoantibodies, C-peptide)