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Caring for a diabetic, as with many diseases, is a team effort. To repeat a quote often used in recent years; it takes a village.

There are a number of steps caregivers can take to insure their loved one remains as healthy as possible under their current condition.

The first step is to rally the team. Keep a chart of the name, address, and phone number for each team member and place it in a prominent location, such as a bulletin board. Include such team members as:

• physicians’ office, including name of prominent nurses
• diabetes nurse educator
• dietitian educator
• pharmacist
• lab for routine blood draws, if not done at the doctor’s office
• eye care professional
• dentist office
• podiatrist office
• counselor, if needed

And remember that you, as the caregiver, are a very important part of the team.

I will continue this series regarding a checklist for good diabetic care over the next several days.

Is there anyone you would add to this list?

Related Posts:

• September 10, 2008 -- A Checklist for Good Diabetic Care – Once or Twice a Year
• September 9, 2008 -- A Checklist For Good Diabetic Care – Every Routine Checkup
• August 27, 2008 -- Long Term Diabetes Linked to Memory Loss
• August 26, 2009 -- Pre-Diabetes is no Laughing Matter
• October 17, 2008 -- Blood Sugar and Diabetes: Know the Numbers – Part 1