blood glucose levels - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 12/2021
| Investigation findings and specific features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Blood glucose levels high with visible haematuria in women 55 and over | Endometrial | Consider a direct access ultrasound scan |
| Investigation findings and specific features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Diabetes (new-onset) with weight loss, 60 and over | Pancreatic | Consider an urgent direct access CT scan (to be performed within 2 weeks), or an urgent ultrasound scan if CT is not available |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to primary care investigations)
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)