Patients who should be seen in the clinic include, hospital discharge (newly diagnosed patients with diabetes, patients discharged from hospital clinics), self-referral, referral by other health care professional, and annual review. A standard letter should be sent to the patient at least two weeks before the clinic accompanied by a blood form, urine sample and the dietary assessment form. Organize the following tests, body mass index blood pressure, HbA1, and lipids. Refer the patient as to the appropriate services for advice on smoking cessation, alcohol problems, nutrition advice and exercise. Specialist referral by the GP may be required for aspects of metabolic control and diabetic complications. On the other hand, protocol for annual review include, arranging the following tests: body mass index, blood pressure ,urine microalbumin,HbA1 ,lipids, and LFT's if on a glitazone. We also should enquire about symptoms of complications such as angina, SOB, claudication, TIA's, neuropathy, and erectile
Patients who should be seen in the clinic include, hospital discharge (newly diagnosed patients with diabetes, patients discharged from hospital clinics), self-referral, referral by other health care professional, and annual review. A standard letter should be sent to the patient at least two weeks before the clinic accompanied by a blood form, urine sample and the dietary assessment form. Organize the following tests, body mass index blood pressure, HbA1, and lipids. Refer the patient as to the appropriate services for advice on smoking cessation, alcohol problems, nutrition advice and exercise. Specialist referral by the GP may be required for aspects of metabolic control and diabetic complications. On the other hand, protocol for annual review include, arranging the following tests: body mass index, blood pressure ,urine microalbumin,HbA1 ,lipids, and LFT's if on a glitazone. We also should enquire about symptoms of complications such as angina, SOB, claudication, TIA's, neuropathy, and erectile