What does care planning mean for me?

Before your appointment

You will be asked to attend the surgery or clinic about two weeks before your annual diabetes appointment to have all your checks and measurements done. This may be with a healthcare assistant.
These results will be sent to you before your annual diabetes appointment. This will give you the chance to be able to think about what the results mean to you and what you might like to discuss.

At your yearly appointment

You will be able to discuss your results and talk about what is important to you. You will both have an opportunity to raise concerns, talk about any risks and explore what options may be available for you to help you to manage and cope with your diabetes.

It is fine for you to ask questions, it is also okay to say if there is anything you are not sure about.
By the end of the appointment you will have a plan that has been agreed jointly. You might hear this being called your ‘care plan’ or ‘action plan’.