I'm having regular appointments with a diabetes educator at Howard Brown, named Christi Kargl.

Howard Brown sent me this patient-experience survey after one of the appointments, and I think it serves as a good guide of the high-level categories that I need to focus on, in my diabetes efforts:

• I have a better understanding about my diabetes/prediabetes
• I had an opportunity to talk about any concerns I have with my diabetes/prediabetes
• I have a better understanding of how much physical activity I need to do to keep healthy
• I have a better understanding of healthy eating for my diabetes/prediabetes
• I have a better understanding of my carbohydrate portion size
• I have a better understanding of what my A1C means for me
• I have a better understanding of my diabetes medications
• I was involved in the planning and decisions about my care and treatment
• The diabetes specialist explained the treatment plan and/or health advice in a way I could understand
• I feel more confident in managing my diabetes/prediabetes
• I feel more motivated in managing my diabetes/prediabetes