Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes? Access to a dedicated healthcare team to help you manage or reverse your condition.
Who is in a Diabetes Care Team?
Your care team for prediabetes and diabetes includes a range of specialists such as a primary care physician, endocrinologist, dietitian, wellness consultant, Clinical Psychologist and fitness expert. Each member brings unique expertise to help you manage your condition effectively.
What Does Each Team Member Do?
Why is a Diabetes Care Team Necessary?
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Kwabenya, Ghana
I am a Wellness Consultant working with Violets Medical Centre. Your health is your most important asset, and my role is to help you protect it. Together we can!
Tips for Effective Communication and Preparation:
Generally, your doctor wants to understand how well your prediabetes or diabetes is controlled and whether any complications are starting or getting worse. Therefore, provide your doctor with your home blood sugar monitoring record (If you are already monitoring) and inform them about any symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
When you have prediabetes or diabetes, you should get regular lab tests: Hemoglobin A1c, fasting blood sugar test, oral glucose tolerance test, urine and blood tests for kidney function, and lipid testing, which includes cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL. You may also need thyroid and liver tests.
People with prediabetes or diabetes should see their doctor regularly. Those with prediabetes typically need to see their doctor every 3 to 6 months. People with diabetes using insulin shots usually visit their doctor at least every month, while those managing their condition with pills or through diet alone should have an appointment at least every 1 to 2 months.
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