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Taking an active role in managing your diabetes can improve your overall satisfaction. It can also lead to healthier outcomes. Through shared decision-making you, your doctor, and your care team can work together to decide what’s best for you and your health.
Partner with your doctor and your care team
Diabetes is a complex disease. The risks, side effects, medication, and treatment goals are different for each person. Understanding and treating diabetes can be overwhelming — but you’re not alone. You don’t have to take a back seat in your care.
Your doctor and your care team are your partners in this journey.
By working together, you, your doctor, and your care team can make informed decisions. These decisions will lead to a more successful treatment plan for your diabetes.
Ask questions
Understanding diabetes and the options available to you will empower you, but you’re not alone. Your doctor and your care team are here to help along every step of the journey.
Reach out to your care team or doctor anytime you have any questions or concerns. For example, you can ask them about:
- Diabetes symptoms and risks
- Managing your diabetes
- Your test results
- Your medication
- Goals for your treatment
Once you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan, keep your doctor and your care team informed about how it’s working for you.
Let them know if:
- You’re having trouble sticking to your treatment plan
- You can’t afford your medication
- You have other hardships going on in your life
Your doctor and care team can work with you to make adjustments to your treatment plan. They can also refer you to other resources to help with any other issues you may be facing.