Basic Patient Resources
Helping your patients navigate the complex world of type 2 diabetes can involve dealing with a range of issues and emotions. Motivating patients toward self-management can be challenging. So increasing their knowledge about the physical and mental aspects of the disease can be a solid first step.
The resources in this section include materials you can print in your office to start patients on their personal road to increased knowledge about the importance of blood sugar control.
- Understanding Type 2 Diabetes gives patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes an overview of what the disease is—and what it is not.
- Coping With Type 2 Diabetes delves into the emotional changes patients may experience as a result of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Type 2 Diabetes gives patients a handy reference for 10 questions that they may be thinking about.
