Reference no: EM133444168

Ms. Jones is a 57 year old woman who presents to her primary care physician with a three month history of gaining more than 20 lbs. despite trying to lose weight. She has also noted increased frequency of urination, often having to get up two to three times a night to go to the bathroom. She has increased her intake of liquids because she feels thirsty all of the time. She also noted that her urination has become even more frequent, and she experiences a burning pain when she urinates. She stated her mother had Type 2 DM. On exam she has a BMI of 37.1, acanthosis nigricans Candida vaginitis and a negative UA.

Identify 3 differential diagnoses for this patient using the table below. Order your differential diagnosis from most to least likely. For each item on the differential diagnosis, list items that either support the diagnosis or make it less likely.