Making Your Doctor Visit Count. Have a Medical Checkup Every 3–6 Months.

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Making Your Doctor Visit Count

Have a Medical Checkup Every 3–6 Months

At Each Visit Discuss: Blood glucose records and recent glucose control Feelings about diabetes Activity pattern Birth control (if the woman is in her childbearing years ) Medicines used Smoking habits Meal plan

Tests To Expect at Each Visit Blood glucose test A1C Weight Blood pressure Foot exam

Discuss at Least Once a Year Treatment of high and low blood glucose readings Diabetes and pregnancy (if the woman is in her childbearing years) Dental care Foot care

Tests To Expect at Least Once a Year Kidney function tests Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) Circulation and nerve function exam of the feet Cholesterol and triglyceride tests Also be sure to get a yearly flu shot Dilated eye exam Dental exam