Table 3:
Diabetes management : key test/exam
(Based on Recommendation from ADA
5
and AACE
6
)
Test/Exam
Frequency
HbA1c
Quarterly, if treatment changes or not meeting goals
At least twice/year, if stable
Dilated Eye Exam
Yearly
Comprehensive Foot Exam
At least yearly
Lipid Profile
Yearly
RFT and urine Microalbumin
Yearly
ECG/stress cardiogram
As indicated
Blood pressure
Each regular diabetes visit
Body Weight
Each regular diabetes visit