People with diabetes need a lot of information. To get the right information, you must share many details about your health with your Doctor.
Talk openly about:
• Symptoms
• Any problems you’ve had, including stressful events
• Any changes in your life, including any illnesses since your last appointment
• Why you need help controlling your blood sugar
• Any medicines you have heard about and would like to know if they are right for you
• How you think your medicines are working
Learn about your condition. Take part in treatment decisions. Ask questions.
Remember: There’s no such thing as a dumb question.
This check list can help you recall issues to discuss with your doctor. You can list more details below each item:
* I have severe or frequent low blood sugar(s).
* My blood sugars are higher than my target numbers.
* I’ve noticed a change in my vision, had a sore that was slow to heal, or had other problems that might mean a complication.
* I’m not sure how to take my medicine (list all medicines you’re taking).
* I have high or low blood sugar that I can’t explain.
* I’m not sure how to tell if my medicine is working.
* I’ve had some problems following my Diabetes Action Plan.
* I feel worried and/or depressed about my diabetes.
* I’ve made these changes to my eating and physical activity program.
* Other changes, concerns, or questions.
I am taking these medicines (include any new prescriptions your doctor gives you today):
* Name
* Dose
* When to take it
* If I miss a dose
* Possible side effects
When you’re at your doctor’s office:
* Bring your blood sugar records and go over them at each visit.
* Be honest about your lifestyle and habits, like exercise and meal planning.
* Discuss any prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, herbal treatments, or supplements that you take.
* Make a list of questions before your visit.
Talk openly about:
• Symptoms
• Any problems you’ve had, including stressful events
• Any changes in your life, including any illnesses since your last appointment
• Why you need help controlling your blood sugar
• Any medicines you have heard about and would like to know if they are right for you
• How you think your medicines are working
Learn about your condition. Take part in treatment decisions. Ask questions.
Remember: There’s no such thing as a dumb question.
This check list can help you recall issues to discuss with your doctor. You can list more details below each item:
* I have severe or frequent low blood sugar(s).
* My blood sugars are higher than my target numbers.
* I’ve noticed a change in my vision, had a sore that was slow to heal, or had other problems that might mean a complication.
* I’m not sure how to take my medicine (list all medicines you’re taking).
* I have high or low blood sugar that I can’t explain.
* I’m not sure how to tell if my medicine is working.
* I’ve had some problems following my Diabetes Action Plan.
* I feel worried and/or depressed about my diabetes.
* I’ve made these changes to my eating and physical activity program.
* Other changes, concerns, or questions.
I am taking these medicines (include any new prescriptions your doctor gives you today):
* Name
* Dose
* When to take it
* If I miss a dose
* Possible side effects
When you’re at your doctor’s office:
* Bring your blood sugar records and go over them at each visit.
* Be honest about your lifestyle and habits, like exercise and meal planning.
* Discuss any prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, herbal treatments, or supplements that you take.
* Make a list of questions before your visit.
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