title: You see what you look for and recognize what you know.
abstract: The clinical examination is the cornerstone for all diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. The pertinent components of the history and physical examination as they relate to diabetes are discussed in this article.
mesh_terms: D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000150:complications*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011032:Podiatry