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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. 1.What is the target A1C?
  2. 2.Should we adjust medication doses?
  3. 3.Are there signs of kidney involvement?
  4. 4.How often should blood sugar be checked?
  5. 5.Is insulin needed at this point?

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