Your treatment

Nobody will really like to see a doctor, but when you are managing chronic diseases like diabetes, treatment is very important. You are the captain of your own health care team, so you should be well prepared for your treatment. Good care will help you manage your blood sugar and improve your quality of life.

Here are the treatment activities that you may be involved in:

• Record or update your history
• To provide you with a physical examination, including height, weight and blood pressure
• Laboratory check

-          Detection of blood and / or urine to understand blood glucose levels,

-          Detect your HbA1c level (your average blood glucose level over the last 2-3 months)

-          Detect your lipid levels, also known as lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)

-          Detect your urinary protein levels

-          Your team recommends other tests,

• Help you develop a plan to manage your diabetes

Your diabetes care plan should suit your lifestyle, so tell your health care team about your family situation, work or school timetable. Tell them about your daily activities, meals, cultural backgrounds and things that bring you stress.

Here's a list to help you plan:

• List the items that need to be done, called the target

-          Short term is the next few days and weeks you can complete the matter (for example: I will walk three days a week for 30 minutes)

-          Long term goal is in the next few weeks and months, you can complete the matter (for example: I will accept the eye examination or I will make my HbA1c down to XX%)

• List of what you need for diabetes, what efficacy, when you need to take and what side effects (if any)
• Develop a diet plan that you like and can stick to. In this respect, the dietitian can help you
• List the lifestyle changes you can make, such as quit smoking or participate in more exercise
• Educate you and your family about diabetes
• Plan the following medical consultation activities:

-          Go to your eye doctor once a year, or follow the recommended number of times

-          If you find a nail with an embedded, cracked or other foot problem, see your podiatrist

-          Follow your recommended number of times to see your dentist

-          To see other necessary specialists

• Develop a sick leave plan
• If you are pregnant women, develop a gestational glycemic control program or pre-pregnancy plan
• Write a referral plan

Information Sources:

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/whos-on-your-health-care-team/your-first-visit.html