It is therefore very important that patient education in diabetes include information about the risk for MI, the various symptoms that can signal MI, and recommended actions when such symptoms occur. Support from significant others such as family members and friends seemed to be important in the decision to seek care. It could be valuable to include significant others in patient education, especially in how to handle the onset of acute symptoms.The variety of symptoms and symptom onset between individuals is also important knowledge for healthcare personnel in emergency departments, primary care
centers, and healthcare information centers.