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Table 2 Evaluation at the ICU follow-up clinic

From: Survivors of intensive care with type 2 diabetes and the effect of shared care follow-up clinics: study protocol for the SWEET-AS randomised controlled feasibility study

Diabetologist assessment

Intensivist assessment

Anthropometric measurements

Semi-structured interview to assess for long-term complications of ICU admission

History of diabetes and treatment

Discussion of ICU experience

Review of blood glucose levels and diabetes medications

Assessment of mobility

Assessment of cardiovascular risk

Screen for anxiety and depression

 • Blood pressure check and titration of antihypertensives

Assessment of employment status and frailty

 • Lipids

Quality of life questionnaire

 • Indication for aspirin

Review of patient healthcare utilisation diary

Diabetes complications screen

Referral to other specialists or services as required

 • Nephropathy

 

 • Peripheral neuropathy

 

 • Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy

 • Retinopathy

 

 • Macrovascular complications

 • Referral to ophthalmologist or podiatrist as appropriate

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Pilot and Feasibility Studies

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