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Pack a snack in case the appointment overlaps with your snack or mealtime. |
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Always carry candy or juice to treat a potential low blood glucose reaction. |
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Bring your blood glucose meter to correlate with the meter at the diabetes education centre, or doctor's office or laboratory. If you are having a blood test taken at a laboratory, test your blood within 5 minutes of the lab test and discuss the results with your doctor at your next appointment. |
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Bring your blood glucose monitoring record and a list of your medications for possible adjustment. |
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Write your questions down beforehand. Let the health care professional know how many questions you have at the beginning of your appointment. |
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Bring a family member or friend for support and to learn more about your diabetes management needs. |
