Patient education handout
10 tests and exams everyone with diabetes should be getting
- A-1-C blood glucose
- Blood pressure
- Blood test to measure “good” cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood
- “Dilated” eye exam
- Urine test
- Complete foot exam
Exam of your gums and teeth
- Weight
- Flu shot
- Pneumococcal vaccination
Why should you be getting these 10 tests, exams, and other care?