- A1C – every 3 to 6 months
- Blood pressure – at every doctor’s visit
- Cholesterol – yearly
- Dental exam of gums and teeth – every 6 months
- Dilated eye exam – yearly
- Electrocardiogram – if over age 50
- Flu shot – yearly
- Foot exam – at every doctor’s visit
- Urine test for kidneys – yearly
American Diabetes Association Recommendations
| A1c* | < 7.0% |
|---|---|
| Before Meal Glucose Level | 70-130 mg/dl |
| After Meal Glucose Level | < 180 mg/dl |