Diabetes Follow-Up
To prevent or delay the development of complications from type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to take a proactive role in the management of your health care. This includes making regular visits to your primary care physician and other professionals on your healthcare team.
How frequently you see each member of your team varies, but, in general, individuals with diabetes should have a comprehensive physical once a year and have their diabetes assessed at least every six months.
During these visits, you may undergo tests and exams that indicate how well you are maintaining your health and if any complications of diabetes are emerging or progressing. Individuals with diabetes should know about the tests and exams their doctors perform, the goal for each test and exam, and how often each is typically done.
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Original Date of Publication: 22 Apr 2009
Written by: Christopher D. Saudek, M.D.; Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
Last Reviewed: 05 May 2009
Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus), Diabetes Follow-Up reprinted with permission from
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