Issues to be addressed by counsellor while counselling a diabetic patient
The following issues should also be addressed while counselling a diabetic patient and their family members:
- Problems related to diabetes.
- Life style modification.
- Diet modification.
- Insulin injection and oral drugs i.e. compliance to treatment.
- Medication and follow up.
- Adjustment in the family, role of family members.
- Prevention of complications and other diseases.
- Care of feet, skin, and wound.
- Precautions when alone, driving, traveling etc.