Date and Recipient:
15 May 2023
Dr. Jane Doe
123 Medical Center Drive
Cityville, State 12345
Patient Details and Diagnosis:
Re: Zoe Adams (DOB: 17/09/1985)
1. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, diagnosed 2015
2. Hypertension, diagnosed 2018
3. Obesity (BMI 32)
4. Family history of cardiovascular disease (father had myocardial infarction at age 58)
5. Appendectomy, 2002
Thank you for asking me to see Zoe Adams, a 37-year-old female, today for management of her Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and associated complications. Zoe presented with concerns about her recent blood glucose readings, which have been consistently elevated over the past month. She reports adhering to her prescribed metformin regimen but admits to struggling with dietary compliance. Her most recent HbA1c, taken two weeks ago, was 8.2% (66 mmol/mol), indicating suboptimal glycemic control. Blood pressure today was 142/88 mmHg, which is above her target range despite current antihypertensive therapy. Zoe denies any symptoms of peripheral neuropathy or visual disturbances. She reports no known allergies.
I have suggested intensifying Zoe's diabetes management plan. This includes increasing her metformin dosage from 1000mg twice daily to 1500mg twice daily, and initiating a GLP-1 receptor agonist, specifically liraglutide 0.6mg subcutaneously once daily, to be titrated up as tolerated. I have also recommended a referral to a registered dietitian for personalized nutritional counseling to improve dietary adherence. Regarding her hypertension, I propose adding amlodipine 5mg daily to her current regimen of lisinopril. To address her obesity, I have discussed the benefits of a structured weight loss program and increased physical activity. I would appreciate if you could arrange for a follow-up appointment in 3 months to reassess her glycemic control and blood pressure, with repeat HbA1c and lipid profile tests prior to the visit.
Once again thank you for the kind referral.
Dr. Smith
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cc: Dr. Robert Johnson, Endocrinologist
Dr. Sarah Lee, Cardiologist