Asking the right questions to your doctor
can help you improve your blood sugar control
What is my
glycosylated hemoglobin? (a test that measures average blood sugar level
over the past 2 to 3 months) What is a normal glycosylated hemoglobin?
How can I get my glycosylated hemoglobin in
the normal range?
How often and under what conditions should I
test my blood sugar? What should I do with the results? What patterns
should I try to achieve?
Do I have microalbuminuria
(detection of tiny amounts of albumin in urine indicating early diabetic kidney disease)?
What effect has diabetes had on my eyes and
kidneys?
When should I get together with a dietitian to
review what I eat?
What exercises are best for me? What
adjustments to my food or insulin should I make if I plan to exercise?
What should my family and friends do if
my blood sugar goes so low that I need their help?
(For women) What should I do about taking care
of my diabetes if I plan to become pregnant?
How should I take care of my feet?
(see left for some ideas)
Are there any diabetes groups
that I could attend on Guam ?
See
also...
If you have
diabetes, examine your feet daily for problems or injuries. When you are
inspecting your feet, look for injuries such as blisters and cuts; signs of infection such
as redness, warmth, swelling and pain, and any unusual change in color. 
