Living with diabetes is a journey. There's plenty you can do to feel your best. Start by getting the tests and checkups your doctor suggests. They can help you know how well your treatment is working&mdash;and help you head off serious complications in plenty of time.
For example, ask your doctor how often you need these tests and exams.
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Stay on track with diabetes care
A1C blood sugar tests
Blood pressure checks
Cholesterol checks
Dilated eye exams
Foot checks
Kidney tests&nbsp;
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Reviewed 9/21/2023
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">American Diabetes Association. "Health Checks for People with Diabetes."&nbsp;<a href="https://diabetes.org/diabetes/newly-diagnosed/health-checks-people-with-diabetes" target="_blank">https://diabetes.org/diabetes/newly-diagnosed/health-checks-people-with-diabetes</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Your Diabetes Care Schedule."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/care-schedule.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/care-schedule.html</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">NCQA. "Comprehensive Diabetes Care (CDC).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/comprehensive-diabetes-care/" target="_blank">https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/comprehensive-diabetes-care/</a>.</li>
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All aboard for these diabetes checkups