Diabetes Appointment Preparation

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IMPORTANT:

For virtual appointments (phone, Zoom), plan to be in Alberta and in a quiet location e.g. not working and not driving. For your safety we are unable to continue appointments virtually if you are driving a vehicle or operating other equipment.

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If this is your first appointment: Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes (not pregnant)

  1. Be ready or arrive 10 minutes before your appointment. If this is a virtual appointment, please be in a quiet safe place. Do not do other tasks during the call e.g. laundry.  For your safety, we cannot do phone or zoom appointments if you are driving.
  2. Bring or have these items ready to show or read (or fill out the questionnaire a few days before coming)  
    • 4 days of recent glucose readings ready to show or to read out. Include tests before all meals and bedtime. Your pharmacist can teach you how to check glucose levels and show you devices. 
    • 3 days of food records to show or discuss with the dietitian.
    • A list of your medications 
  3. You will find your appointments more valuable if you update your knowledge about diabetes. Please read these before your appointment and write your questions down. 
  4. If you need to re-schedule or cancel, please call 403- 955-8146. Leave a message if we don't answer. Calling to cancel your appointment in advance helps us find spots for urgent patients. Thank you!

 

 

Uploading your diabetes device:

Click here for information on uploading your diabetes device.

To change your appointment

If you need to change your appointment, please call as soon as possible, so that we can schedule another patient who is waiting to see a diabetes educator.

  • Diabetes - non-pregnancy related: 403-955-8146
  • Diabetes in Pregnancy:
    • Foothills Medical Centre: 403-944-2122
    • Rockyview General Hospital: 403-943-3495
    • South Health Campus: 403-944-9670
    • Sunridge Medical Gallery: 403-944-9660

For all your appointments we will

  • Ask about possible safety concerns.
  • Try our best to address health concerns that you have.
  • Ask to see a glucose record.
    • You may bring a written record if you like - see 'Monitoring' on our Handouts & Resources page, for examples you might want to use. 
    • If you have an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM), please upload your device before coming to your appointment. Please authorize the clinic to view your results as described in the appropriate link on this document, or bring a printout of your reports.
    • Most glucose meters allow you to upload data to a server, in which case you may keep a written record, or upload your device. Please bring a printout of your results for review with us.

How to prepare for your first appointment with us

Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinics

  • If it is an in-person appointment, please arrive 10 minutes early - some clinics may ask you to fill out a questionnaire
  • Please have a meal or snack prior to your appointment - there is no need to fast
  • We suggest to visit the information on www.diabetes-pregnancy.ca prior to your appointment
  • If you need to reschedule, please call the phone number listed above