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Education checklist for diet/tablet treated diabetes

IntroductionAt diagnosisFollowing monthsAnnually
What is diabetes?  
Understanding of risks of future complications 
What is good control?
  • short term
  • long term
 
Tablet treatment (where indicated) 
Action of tablets   
Dose   
When to take   
Side efffects   
Free prescriptions   
Diet   
Dietary advice
Advice on weight
Special needs
Alcohol
Leaflets
Testing 
Urine testing   
Timing/frequency   
Blood testing   
Timing/frequency   
Technique   
Recording results   
Interpreting results   
Safe disposal of lancets   
Self care   
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia  
During illness 
Sick day rules 
Who to contact
Hypoglycaemia (if appropriate) 
Causes   
Symptoms & signs   
Avoidance   
Treatment   
General   
Driving
  • DVLA
  • Insurance
  • Hypos
 
Employment 
Eye screening 
Foot care 
Smoking
Erectile dysfunction 
Contraception 
Pregnancy 
Holidays/travel 
Annual review 
Annual flu jab and pneumovax 
Exercise
Diabetes UK 

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