Robert Diaz — T2DM A1c 9.8%, BMI 38, Peripheral Neuropathy, Wants Exercise Program

About This Case

This clinical reasoning case presents a patient with robert diaz / t2dm a1c 9.8% / bmi 38 / peripheral neuropathy / wants exercise program in a endocrinology context. Learners work through a structured 10-phase simulation covering initial differential, history-taking, physical examination, labs and imaging, and management planning.

"Robert wants to start exercising but is afraid of hypoglycemia. He has peripheral neuropathy with reduced plantar sensation bilaterally. His physician has cleared him for exercise. Design his exercise prescription — addressing type, intensity, timing relative to meals/insulin, foot protection, and hypoglycemia recognition with neuropathy masking symptoms."

How the Simulation Works

1. Read the patient presentation and form your initial differential diagnosis
2. Interview the AI patient to gather history and explore your hypotheses
3. Perform a focused physical examination based on your differential
4. Order appropriate labs and imaging, then interpret the results
5. Revise your diagnosis and develop a management plan
6. Receive personalized teaching feedback from your AI attending, Dr. Patel

What You'll Learn

This case builds skills in systematic clinical reasoning, hypothesis-driven history-taking, appropriate test ordering, and evidence-based management. It is designed for Physical Therapy students and practicing clinicians seeking to sharpen diagnostic thinking in endocrinology.

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About ReasonDx

ReasonDx is an AI-powered clinical reasoning education platform developed by Dr. Lauren Fine, MD, FAAAAI, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Clinical Skills Education at NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. The platform features 394 simulation cases across 10 health professions, designed to train the cognitive processes underlying accurate diagnosis.