Be sure that you know
Remember...
The most important person on your diabetes-care team is you!!
Be sure you know:
- The type and amount of insulin or diabetes pills you are taking
- When you are supposed to take your insulin or diabetes pills
- How to use your insulin delivery system or draw up your insulin dose
- How and where to inject
- When your insulin starts working and when it will be working hardest
- When and how to test your blood glucose level
- Your target blood glucose levels
- The signs and treatment of low blood glucose
- How to follow your meal plan
- When, how often, and how long you should exercise
- When to call your healthcare provider and
- How often you should schedule follow-up visits with members of your diabetes-care team
Be sure to consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding your diabetes care.
