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慢性病管理Chronic Disease Management

定期随访管理糖尿病、高血压等慢性病 This scene includes 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 内科医生.

Medical · 就医12 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Diabetes Follow-up · 糖尿病随访

basic
You

I am here for my diabetes checkup. My blood sugar has been running a bit high lately.

我来做糖尿病复查。我最近血糖一直偏高。

Let me check your A1C results. It is at 7.8, which is above our target of 7. Have you been taking your metformin regularly?

我看看您的糖化血红蛋白结果。是7.8,超过了我们的目标值7。您一直在规律服用二甲双胍吗?

You

I sometimes forget to take it in the evening. I have also been eating more sweets than I should.

我有时候会忘了吃晚上那顿。我也吃了比应该吃的更多的甜食。

Consistency is key. Try setting a phone alarm for your evening dose. I would also like you to keep a food diary to track your carbohydrate intake.

坚持是关键。试试设个手机闹钟提醒晚上吃药。我还希望您记饮食日记来跟踪碳水化合物摄入。

You

I will try that. Should we adjust my medication?

我会试试。需要调整药量吗?

Let's give it six weeks with better compliance first. If your numbers do not improve, we may add a second medication. Come back in six weeks for a recheck.

我们先坚持六周看看效果。如果数值没有改善,可能需要加一种药。六周后来复查。

High Blood Pressure Management · 高血压管理

intermediate
You

My blood pressure readings at home have been around 150 over 95. Is that too high?

我在家测的血压大约150/95。这是不是太高了?

💡 正常血压是120/80以下。130/80以上在美国被诊断为高血压(hypertension)。

That is stage two hypertension. Normal is under 120 over 80. We need to get this under control to protect your heart and kidneys.

这是二期高血压。正常值是120/80以下。我们需要控制住以保护您的心脏和肾脏。

You

What can I do besides taking medication?

除了吃药还能做什么?

Reduce your sodium intake to under 1500 milligrams a day. Exercise regularly, limit alcohol, and manage stress. These changes can lower your reading by 10 to 15 points.

把每日钠摄入量减少到1500毫克以下。规律运动、限制酒精、管理压力。这些改变可以让血压降低10到15个点。

You

How often should I monitor my blood pressure at home?

在家应该多久测一次血压?

Twice a day — morning and evening. Keep a log and bring it to your next appointment in four weeks. We will decide if medication adjustments are needed.

每天两次——早晨和晚上。做好记录,四周后下次就诊时带来。我们会决定是否需要调整药物。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

A1C

糖化血红蛋白

metformin

二甲双胍

phone alarm

手机闹钟

food diary

饮食日记

better compliance

更好的依从性

add a second medication

加一种药

stage two hypertension

二期高血压

protect your heart and kidneys

保护心脏和肾脏

sodium intake

钠摄入量

lower your reading

降低血压读数

twice a day

每天两次

keep a log

做好记录

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 正常血压是120/80以下。130/80以上在美国被诊断为高血压(hypertension)。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "chronic disease management" in English?
You can start with: "I am here for my diabetes checkup. My blood sugar has been running a bit high lately." (我来做糖尿病复查。我最近血糖一直偏高。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "chronic disease management"?
You may hear: "Let me check your A1C results. It is at 7.8, which is above our target of 7. Have you been taking your metformin regularly?" (我看看您的糖化血红蛋白结果。是7.8,超过了我们的目标值7。您一直在规律服用二甲双胍吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Chronic Disease Management" scene?
This scene contains 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering diabetes follow-up, high blood pressure management.
Are there cultural tips for "chronic disease management" in English-speaking countries?
正常血压是120/80以下。130/80以上在美国被诊断为高血压(hypertension)。

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