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KEEPING ON TRACK WITH DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Do the best you can – just for today.
Other:
Review your blood sugar log, and identify where there appears to be a
pattern where blood sugars are not meeting target goals.
Weigh yourself and compare with target weight.
Other:
Jot down question areas of concern – need for prescription refills, need
for referrals, etc. Ask if it’s time for 3-month (A1C) test.
Other:
At Every Office Visit
Start discussions with your most serious concerns.
Review blood sugar log with doctor.
Take off shoes and socks to get feet checked.
Ask for your weight and blood pressure numbers and write them down in log.
If given any lab results, ask for specific numbers and/or a
copy of results.
Refer to notes for areas to review with the doctor.
If medication is ordered, have doctor explain it
Other:
Fill in your Diabetes Checkpoints sheet and identify all areas
that need improvement.
Identify ways to improve.
Other:
At Least Every 3 - 6 Months
Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor.
Ask the doctor to order the 3-month (A1C) test. Other:
Have cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides checked.
Have a dilated eye exam.
Have your kidney function checked.
Get a flu shot.
Other:
Identify health professionals who are on your team who can help. Include
ECDA on your list of supporters.
Communicate any new development or areas that need follow-up.
Check with physician as to frequency of pneumonia shot (usually
just received once).
Other
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