(1)  Ensure patient has necessary medications and supplies, insulin delivery device, blood glucose testing equipment, fingerprick device and diabetic record book and understands their use, and where to obtain future supplies.

(2) Ensure relevant follow-up appointments have been made, and a discharge letter has been written to the GP.

(3) If further diagnostic investigations are to be performed on an outpatient basis ensure the patient has written instructions and understands what to do about medications and fasting and knows where to go for any investigations.

(4)  Ensure the patient has a contact telephone number for assistance if necessary.