DIABETES FLOW SHEET

The highlighted boxes represent the frequency, in months, that I generally recommend the listed tests and clinical examinations be performed.  Please note that like most things in medicine there is no absolutely "right" way to do things and not all people with diabetes have the same requirements.

 

 

 

MONTH* >  1   2 3   4 5  6   7   8   9  10  11  12
A1C
Fasting blood glucose1
Fasting cholesterol-total1
Fasting cholesterol-HDL1
Fasting cholesterol-LDL1
Fasting triglycerides1
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Carbon Dioxide
Creatinine
Calcium
Albumin
Vitamin B12
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Complete Blood Count
Urinalysis
Urine albumin/creatinine ratio (urine "ACR")