Who does what?
It is essential that you have a family doctor, and we expect you to see them once a year for an annual physical. The annual physical is to screen for diabetes complications and for prescription renewals. The RN and RD in the diabetes clinic cannot write prescriptions
This how we think how tasks should be shared
| You | Family Doctor | KEC Diabetes Clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Self-Management | Routine Care & Surveillance | Blood Glucose Management |
| Tasks | Ask for help | Annual Physical | Teach and train you how to manage your diabetes |
| Keep us in the loop | Order routine lab tests | Ensure you are on the right kinds of insulin | |
| Attend appointments | Prescription renewals | Recommend appropriate tools and technologies | |
| If you cancel, make another right away | Referrals if required | Troubleshoot blood sugar problems | |
| Return our calls | other eg drivers’ medical | Help with insulin dosing adjustments |