Here is your patient: Danny is a 58-year-old former smoker who works as a sales representative for a large insurance company.  Recently, Danny has experienced changes in his urination and is very thirsty.  He has not been to see a doctor about these symptoms because it is “crunch-time” at work and he needs to meet his sales goals or he will lose his job.  Additionally, Danny has had headaches and some blurred vision that seem to occur more often at work.  He is also very tired. 1.  Identify at least 2 possible diseases. 2.  Explain, in detail, what makes you suspect each possible disease.               a. List the signs and symptoms of each disease.              b. Identify potential treatments for each disease. 3.  Identify past, current and future lifestyle choices that impacted the patient's health. If you were Danny’s doctor, what diseases would you suspect and why?  Be sure to answer all of the above questions.

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Here is your patient:

Danny is a 58-year-old former smoker who works as a sales representative for a large insurance company.  Recently, Danny has experienced changes in his urination and is very thirsty.  He has not been to see a doctor about these symptoms because it is “crunch-time” at work and he needs to meet his sales goals or he will lose his job.  Additionally, Danny has had headaches and some blurred vision that seem to occur more often at work.  He is also very tired.

1.  Identify at least 2 possible diseases.

2.  Explain, in detail, what makes you suspect each possible disease. 

             a. List the signs and symptoms of each disease.

             b. Identify potential treatments for each disease.

3.  Identify past, current and future lifestyle choices that impacted the patient's health.

If you were Danny’s doctor, what diseases would you suspect and why?  Be sure to answer all of the above questions.

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