Clinician handoff
Diabetes
Designed for a 60-second scan in primary care. Use this to explain why this theory fits, what would weaken it, and which tests are most worth discussing.
Why this still fits
I want to systematically evaluate whether Diabetes is contributing to my brain fog and compare it against close alternatives.
What would weaken it
- -Does your pattern fit Diabetes more consistently than Sugar when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
- -Does your pattern fit Diabetes more consistently than Sleep Apnea when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
- -Does your pattern fit Diabetes more consistently than Meds when timing, triggers, and recovery are compared side-by-side?
Key points to communicate
- •Please document what findings would confirm this cause versus lower confidence.
- •I want an evidence-first workup with clear follow-up criteria.
- •Please note which competing causes should be checked in parallel if results are inconclusive.
- •Please separate metabolic, sleep, autonomic, and medication overlap before narrowing to one cause.
Tests and measurements to discuss
Need the fuller context? Use the test explainers for the measurement itself, or jump back to the tests section on the Diabetes page to see how the tests fit the whole pattern.
Blood Sugar Testing
A1c + fasting glucose context review
What this helps clarify: This route is for the situation where HbA1c and fasting glucose do not fully explain a strong post-meal or fasting crash pattern.
Range context
Interpret with timing pattern
How to use the result
If the averages are normal but the crashes are repeatable, ask what test would better capture variability.
Peer-reviewed references