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| You're the Director! |
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| In this episode Fran talks with Martin Thomas about his diabetes
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| You're the Director! |
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| Answers to these questions can help you stay on track with your
diabetes care. |
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What are my biggest concerns with my diabetes? |
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What health care professionals can help me with those concerns?
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Have I had diabetes education in the past year? If not,
where can I get it? |
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Have I had the medical checks I need? |
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A-1-C: check at least twice a year |
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Blood fats: check cholesterol once a year |
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Blood pressure: check at every visit |
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Microalbumin (MY-crow-alb-YOU-min): check for
protein in the urine once a year |
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Eye exam: have once a year, using eyedrops |
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Do I have questions about living with diabetes day to day? |
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Blood sugar: how and when to check, what to
look for, what to do when my blood sugar is off track |
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Medicines: what, when, and how much to take,
how they work, side effects |
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Activity: what to do, when, and for how long |
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Food: what, how much, and when to eat |
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Stress, worry, or depression: how to cope with
the challenges of living with diabetes |
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