Type 2 Diabetes Follow-Up Appointment — What to Prepare
Type 2 diabetes management is ongoing, with regular appointments to monitor blood sugar control, medication adjustment, and complications screening. Coming prepared with blood sugar readings, medication adherence information, and specific symptom changes helps your doctor optimise your care.
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What to tell your doctor
- 1Blood sugar readings: home readings if you monitor, patterns (high in morning, after meals, etc.)
- 2Symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, tingling in feet
- 3Whether you are following dietary recommendations and any challenges
- 4Exercise and activity levels
- 5Medication adherence: whether you are taking medications as prescribed
- 6Weight changes since last visit
- 7Any foot problems, wounds, or infections
- 8Vision changes or eye issues
- 9Any sexual or erectile dysfunction (important but often not asked)
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.What is my current HbA1c, and what should I aim for?
- Q2.Should I be taking additional medications (blood pressure, cholesterol, aspirin)?
- Q3.How often should I have eye and foot checks?
- Q4.What dietary changes would most help my blood sugar?
- Q5.What type and amount of exercise is appropriate?
- Q6.Are there new medications that might work better for me?
- Q7.Should I see a dietitian or diabetes educator?
- Q8.How do I prevent or manage diabetes complications?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Blood sugar readings: home monitoring if you do it, or at least patterns you have noticed
- ✓Weight and blood pressure readings if you monitor
- ✓List of current medications and dosages
- ✓Previous HbA1c results to show trends
- ✓Any symptoms or concerns since last visit
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