Next Steps

Follow-up

Treatment: Follow your health care provider's treatment recommendations. Keep daily records of your blood sugar levels, the times you checked the levels, when and how much insulin or medication you took, when and what you ate, and when and for how long you exercised. Call your health care provider if you have any problems with your treatment or symptoms that suggest poor glucose control.

Education: Attend diabetes education classes at your local hospital. The more educated you are about your disease, the better you are likely to do.

Regular visits to your primary care provider: If you are on insulin, you should see your health care provider about every 3 months or more often. For other diabetics, every 3-6 months is generally adequate, unless you are having problems.

Recognize low blood sugar levels and know how to treat them: You and your family should be taught how to recognize the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels. You should have a clear plan for treating low blood sugar levels and when to call 911. Mild symptoms include confusion and sweating. These symptoms progress to lethargy, agitation (sometimes with violent, jerking motions), or even seizures.