Health Tip: Get Regular Care to Manage Diabetes: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Get Regular Care to Manage Diabetes

Factors to check at each doctor's visit

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By Diana Kohnle

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- Regular checkups can help keep diabetes in check and prevent complications.
The U.S. National Diabetes Education Program recommends the following regular tests and screenings:

• Blood pressure.
• Foot inspection.
• Weight.
• A review of your self-care plan.
• An A1C test at least twice annually.
• Annual evaluations of your eyes and teeth, cholesterol, blood and urine.
• Annual flu vaccination.

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