Diabetes care checklist

The following checklist can help you learn how to control your diabetes. Check all the boxes that describe you.

I talk to my health care team about:
	my special needs to help control my diabetes
	ways to improve my "ABC" numbers: A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol
	aspirin therapy to prevent heart problems
	getting regular physical activity
	quitting smoking, if needed

I learn from my doctor, diabetes educator, podiatrist, pharmacist, or dietitian how to:
	follow a meal plan to control my diabetes
	check my feet every day
	take my medicines as prescribed
	check my blood glucose levles

I visit my:
	doctor at least twice a year
	eye doctor each year and report any changes in vision
	dentist twice a year
	specialists as my doctor advises

Go over any items you did not check with your health care team. Learning how to control your diabetes can help you stay healthy.

Source: National Diabetes Education Program