What You Need to Tell Your Doctor

A. Generally, your doctor needs to know how well your Diabetes is controlled and whether you are experiencing any diabetic complications or if they are getting worse. You should take your home blood sugar monitoring record to each visit and share this with your doctor and report any symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).
You should also inform your doctor about any changes in your diet, exercise, or medicines and of any new illnesses you may have developed. Take any over-the-counter medicines and supplements with you so your doctor can ensure they won't interfere with any of your prescription medications. Tell your doctor if you have had any symptoms of eye, nerve, kidney, or cardiovascular problems such as:

• Blurry vision
• Numbness or tingling in your feet
• Swelling of the hands, feet, face, or legs
• Leg cramps or pain
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Numbness or weakness on one side of your body
• Unusual weight gain