Diabetes Management Care Template
Daily care coordination for managing Type 2 diabetes in elderly parents.
Care Stages & Tasks
- Set up blood sugar monitoring routine
- Create meal plan with doctor/dietitian
- Organize medications
- Schedule eye exam (retinopathy screening)
- Foot care routine
- A1C testing every 3 months
Common Medications
MetforminGlipizideInsulin (if needed)Jardiance or FarxigaStatins
Warning Signs to Watch
- Blood sugar above 300 or below 70
- Excessive thirst or urination
- Blurred vision
- Numbness in hands/feet
- Wounds that won't heal
- Nausea with high blood sugar
Questions for the Doctor
- 1.What is the target A1C?
- 2.Should we adjust medication doses?
- 3.Are there signs of kidney involvement?
- 4.How often should blood sugar be checked?
- 5.Is insulin needed at this point?
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