Hospital discharge checklist

• Do you know the names, dosages, and directions for taking all your medicines?
  
• Do you have your prescriptions for medicines and blood sugar testing supplies?
• Are you able to fill your prescriptions?
• Do you have a blood glucose meter?
  
• Do you have a log book for recording the results of your blood sugar testing?
  
• Do you know how to test your blood sugar and how often to test?
  
• Do you know how often and which foods you should eat?
  
• Do you know the signs of low blood sugar?
  
• Do you know the signs of high blood sugar?
  
• Are you scheduled for outpatient diabetes education?
  
• Do you have the names and telephone numbers you need for future appointments?
  
• Do you need to talk to a social worker?
  

Home health care services (if ordered for you)

NOTE: If you do not hear from the home health care agency within 24 hours, call the contact person from the agency.

At home checklist