Here is a quick checklist of Diabetes-related screening tests and treatment goals that you can use as a reference.

Table 5: Quick Diabetes Checklist
 

Weight Every visit Healthy range
Blood Pressure Every visit Under 130/80
Foot Exam At least every 3-6 months Prevent foot problems
Review of Glucose Logbook Every visit Individualized goal with your Diabetes care team
HbA1c Every 3-6 months Under 7.0%
Dental Exam Every 6 months Prevent gum disease
Microalbumin (Urine test) Yearly Under 30 mcg/mg
Creatinine (Kidney function blood test) Every 6-12 months Normal range

Lipid Profile

Total Cholesterol

HDL (good)

LDL (bad)

Triglycerides

Every 6-12 months

 

Under 200

Greater than 40 (Men) & Greater than 50 (Women)

Under 100

Under 150

ABI’s (PAD screening) Discuss with provider Normal
Dilated Eye Exam Yearly Prevent vision loss and blindness
Flu Shot Yearly Prevent Influenza
Pneumonia Vaccine Discuss with provider Prevent Pneumonia

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