All people with diabetes need to be actively involved in managing their diabetes.
These are basic guidelines of Diabetes Care. Please discuss specific goals for YOU and YOUR diabetes with your healthcare provider. You many need additional tests that are not listed.
| Goal | Frequency | |
| Weight | ||
| Blood Pressure | <130/80 | every visit |
| A1C | 6.5% - 7.0% | every 3 - 6 months |
| Time in Range | >70% 70-180mg/dL | |
| Triglycerides | <150 | |
| LDL Cholesterol | <70 | |
| HDL Cholesterol | >40 (men) > 50 (women) | |
| Urine Kidney Test | <30 | annual |
| Dental Exam | every 6 months | |
| Foot Inspection | every visit | |
| Foot Exam | annual | |
| Dilated Eye Exam | annual | |
| Flu Shot | annual | |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | ask your MD |