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Newly diagnosed- just waiting for type to be confirmed but looking like Type 2,

LouT said:
what sort of things should I be asking at the appointment with the nurse and any hints tips or things I should know before I see her
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Thread 'Questions to ask at a Diabetes Clinic'

Your first visit to the diabetic clinic or GP/HCP can often be confusing. As you (usually) have just been diagnosed, everything is rather scary as you have had very little information so far.

Questions you may want to ask at your clinic/review may include:

  • Who should I contact if I have questions about my diabetes?
  • How often will I have a diabetes clinic/review?
  • When can I see a dietitian?
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i'll add: take sheet of paper with you with any particular questions you want answered (have them in bullet point format). as discuss - mark off anything that covered take notes :) gl best wishes
 
Thanks for the link, I’ll have a look at it,
I work in health care and regularly take the young people to different appointments so that side of it does worry me, it’s knowing the right questions to ask,
 
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