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Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Things for Your Health Care Provider to Look at Every Time You Have a Checkup to Control Diabetes

Your blood glucose records Show your records to your health care provider.
Tell your health care provider if you often have hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or high blood glucose.
Your weight Talk with your health care provider about how much you should weigh.
Talk about ways to reach your goal that will work for you.
Your blood pressure The goal for most people with diabetes is less than 130/80.
Ask your health care provider about ways to reach your goal.
Your diabetes medicines plan Talk to your health care provider about any problems you have had with your diabetes medicines.
Your feet Ask your health care provider to check your feet for sores.
Your plan for exercise Talk with your health care provider about what you do to stay active.
Your meal plan Talk about what you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat.
Your feelings Ask your health care provider about ways to handle stress.
If you are feeling sad or unable to cope with problems, ask about how to get help.
Your smoking If you smoke, talk with your health care provider about how you can quit.


source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_control/index.htm

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