Take an active role in diabetes care and management. Plan to discuss these questions with your doctor at your next appointment:
- Can you write down/print out my treatment plan and treatment goals (e.g. lowering cholesterol, controlling blood pressure, changes to diet)?
- What preventative screening visits do you recommend (e.g. annual visit to an eye doctor and/or a a podiatrist)?
- Is a diabetes nurse educator right for me? Does your practice have those resources available?
- Are there lower cost options for getting my regular lab work done?
- What resources are available in the community to help me manage my condition and stay healthy (e.g. exercise groups, nutrition classes)?
