What typically happens when you visit outpatients?
On arrival report to the receptionist/clinic co-ordinator.
The diabetes clinic support nurse will call your name and take you to the treatment area.
Your blood pressure, height and weight will be recorded.
A fingertip blood prick will be taken for assessment of your long-term diabetes management. Your Consultant may also request additional blood tests requiring a sample of blood taken via the vein.
The diabetes clinic support nurse will show you back to the reception area to await the doctor who will subsequently call you into the consultation room.
You may be need to see the diabetes specialist nurse and/or dietitian following the Consultant consultation.
What should you bring with you?
Clinic appointment letter.
A copy of your current medication where possible.
If it will help you, write any questions down you wish to ask at your appointment and bring along as a reminder.
