A diabetic's visit to the doctor is not just as simple as prescribing medication - what preparations must be made?

Nowadays, there is a certain process to see a doctor in the hospital. You have to go through the process of queuing up, registering, physical examination, paying fees, waiting for the doctor, asking questions about your condition, etc., and then deciding whether you want to be hospitalized or whether to prescribe medication to go home and recuperate. It is even more difficult to go to a big hospital and seek help from a famous doctor.

People with diabetes need more than just a prescription; they also need to be prepared in advance to get better medical equipment and care for themselves.

First of all, before going to the hospital, patients should understand their health condition and pay attention to their diet. After going to the hospital, they should bring the medicines they usually take to lower blood sugar, and it is better to have the outer package and instructions of the medicines. Doing so will enable the doctor to clarify the patient's current treatment plan and help determine the patient's condition. It can be a further step for the doctor's next medication and treatment of the patient.

In addition, the patient should also be prepared with past medical records to facilitate the doctor's observation of the patient's condition. If you have your own blood glucose and blood pressure testing at home, you should also provide the recorded data to the doctor to avoid repeating the test, which is a waste of time and also a waste of money.

Secondly, diabetic patients who go to the doctor should know everything they need to know. It is important to inform the doctor clearly about your condition to facilitate later treatment. Have a normal heart and open mind so that you do not hide your condition or exaggerate it.

Finally, do diabetics exercise at home? If they do, they should keep their doctor informed of the exercise. Diabetic patients should also tell their doctors about their diets and any discomfort they experience as well, which will make it easier for the doctor to treat the patient. When the doctor prescribes medication to the patient according to the patient's condition, the patient can ask the doctor for contact information in case of emergency.