Q. Importance of counselling for diabetic patient?
Diabetes is a life-long illness. Life style modification and precautions taken by the patient can prevent complications and improve the quality of life, therefore counselling a diabetic patient and family is important for the following reasons:
- Helping to take decision to take treatment.
- Providing psychological, social and emotional support.
- Providing information about future complications.
- Motivating people to take good care of their health.
- Assisting them to develop personal skills necessary for life style change.
- Ensuring regular treatment.
- Ensuring regular follow-up.
- Involving family in care and support to the patient.