Summary
This patient decision aid from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) aims to help adults with type 2 diabetes understand the risks and benefits of taking a second medication, so that they can make an informed decision about their care.
Content
This decision aid includes:
- an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of controlling blood glucose levels.
- a description of the HbA1c blood test and what it tells you about your diabetes control.
- a 'weighing it up' decision making diagram.
- information about medicines to help control blood glucose levels.
- a table to help assess how a patient feels about trying a new medicine.
- diagrams to explain numbers relating to side effects.
Type 2 diabetes in adults: controlling your blood glucose by taking a second medicine – what are your options? NICE patient decision aid (December 2015)
https://ccg.centreformedicinesoptimisation.co.uk/files/PDA%20Tye%202%20diabetes%20(AH).pdf
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