30th July 2023

A 32-year-old male, with a known history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, presents to his GP due to his concerns about tiredness

A 32-year-old male, with a known history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, presents to his GP due to his concerns about tiredness and weight loss over the past several months. He is not sure how much weight he has lost. His GP conducts an examination and arranges for blood tests, which reveal an iron deficiency anaemia. A blood film shows Howell-Jolly bodies.

Which of the following investigations would you consider next for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.