Diabetes and Vision Station Flashcards
1
Q
Name
A
Alex
2
Q
Age (2)
A
- 31
- DOB: 4/12/1990
3
Q
Medical situation (4)
A
- Poorly controlled Type 1 Diabetes
- On insulin to control sugar levels
- No other medication
- Hospital diabetes team worried about my sugar levels being high and want to me with me in a few weeks to discuss this
4
Q
Last week consultation (4):
A
- Ophthalmologist told me my vision is not good enough to drive, even with glasses.
- It is unlikely to get better.
- My vision at 6m = average vision at 12m
- Binocular visual field refers to my peripheral vision with both eyes open
5
Q
Where do I live:
A
Just outside of Bristol
6
Q
How often do you drive? (4)
A
- Every day for school run
- Weekly grocery shop
- Sober driver for nights out with partner
- Never encountered any problems
7
Q
Concerns (3):
A
- About what the ophthalmologist said
- What the results of my vision tests actually mean
- How they compare to what they should be
8
Q
Recent treatment (3):
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- Recently had laser treatment for diabetic eye disease
- Laser treatment has not improved my vision
- Don’t understand why I needed the laser vision in the first place
9
Q
What sort of insulin (2)?
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- Novorapid with each meal
- Long-lasting insulin twice a day
10
Q
High blood pressure?
A
No
11
Q
How do you monitor blood sugars, and what are they at (4)?
A
- Check them every time I give myself insulin.
- Results often 10-16
- I like to run them on the high side because I’m worried about having a hypo (I had several hypos when younger and lost consciousness)
- Haven’t had a hypo in at least two years
12
Q
What is your HbA1c? (2)
A
- Think it was 90 something when last checked.
- Doctor told me this was not good.
13
Q
Mental health?
A
Good, never had any mental health problems.
14
Q
Who I live with and where?
A
- Live with partner in a rural area
15
Q
Work (2)
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- University HR Administrator
- Work from home
