Recognize
The 5 Rs for All Patients with Diabetes
Recognize is your reminder to consider diabetes risk factors for all of your patients, and screen appropriately for type 2 diabetes.
Does this mean…
I have to do a bloodtest on everyone?
NO
OR, that I have to look for type 2 diabetes risk factors in everyone?
Whom should I screen?
Screen every 3 years in individuals > 40 years of age or in individuals at high risk using a risk calculator. Screen earlier and/or more frequently in people with additional risk factors for diabetes or for those at very high risk using a risk calculator.
What are the numbers?
But, how do I actually do this in my practice?
- If you have an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), program alerts to remind you to screen your patients for type 2 diabetes, or,
- Populate this registry template with your patients
- And stay tuned as we develop more EMR templates to facilitate diabetes care
- No EMR? No problem…
- Ask your patients to complete a CANRISK questionnaire while they are waiting for their appointment with you, and ask them about their result when they see you
- Keep this quick reference for screening and diagnosis posted where you will see it in your examination room
Quick Reference Guide:Download PDF
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