What to Expect

Before Your Clinic Visit

• Write down your questions
• Write down significant changes since your last visit
• Keep your diary (blood glucose, insulin doses, food intake) up-to-date
• Check your supplies for the number of repeats left on the prescriptions and write down what you need refills for
• Please bring all your meters and your diabetes log book.
  

During Your Visit

• Let the unit clerk staff know who you need to see
• Ask questions
• Let us know if our suggestions will not work
• Write down answers to your questions
• Ask about upcoming programs, new developments
• Ask the physician for any needed prescriptions for diabetes supplies

After Your Visit

• List the changes that were recommended
• Make the changes
• Inform the doctor/nurse/dietitian/social worker about the results of the changes as needed
• Inform family members of the changes being made
• Contact your diabetes nurse or doctor if you have any concerns or questions and to assess how the changes are working