@simplify.diabetes: DIABETES APPOINTMENT COMING UP? DON’T JUST SIT THERE AND SAY “YES, DOCTOR.” Here are 16 questions you NEED to ask your diabetes team before you leave, don't exit the door without understanding your treatment plan. Save these questions as they will come handy. 1️⃣ What is my current HbA1c, and what should my target be? 2️⃣ What should my blood glucose target range be before and after meals? 3️⃣ Do I need to monitor my blood glucose at home? How often? 4️⃣ What do my medications do, and when should I take them? 5️⃣ What side effects should I look out for? 6️⃣ What should I do if my blood sugar is too low or too high? 7️⃣ Do I need to check ketones, and when should I do it? 8️⃣ What should I do with my diabetes medication when I'm ill, vomiting or unable to eat? 9️⃣ What should I know about exercise and managing my blood sugar? 🔟 Do I need a referral to a dietitian or structured diabetes education programme? 11. Have my kidneys, cholesterol, blood pressure and eyes been checked? 12. Do I need a foot assessment, and how should I look after my feet? 13. Could any of my medications or supplements be affecting my blood sugar? 14. If I'm taking metformin, should my vitamin B12 be monitored? 15. When should I have my next HbA1c and diabetes review? 16. What symptoms should make me seek urgent medical help rather than waiting for my next appointment? Did you find this helpful? Follow, like, comment, save and repost. #diabetes #goviral #creatorsearchinsight #newlydiagnosed #appointment

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