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Guidelines
| Measure |
How often to be checked |
Goal |
| Blood sugar levels |
Each visit |
*Before meals:
*After Meals:
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| Hemoglobin A1C |
2 to 4 times a year |
In general, lower than 7 percent |
| Blood pressure levels |
Each visit |
Below 120/80 |
| Weight levels |
Each visit |
As close to ideal weight as possible |
| Lipid levels |
Once a year |
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dL |
| Urine protein level |
Once a year |
Appropriate treatment if present |
| Eye (retinal) examination |
Once a year |
Appropriate treatment given |
Frequency of office visits to primary care doctor
The American Diabetes Association recommends:
- If you take insulin for your diabetes or if you're having trouble managing your glucose levels, you should see your doctor at least four times a year.
- Otherwise, you should see your doctor two to four times a year.
If you are starting a new medication, changing your medications, or having complications, your doctor may want to see you more often. Your doctor may also instruct you to call if you've had nausea or vomiting, are unable to eat, or if you've had a fever for more than a day.
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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