This is a checklist to keep track of the different types of routines tests you should be having as part of your diabetes management. This is your TESTING CHECKLIST. Blood sugar testing is the one everyone thinks about but there are tests that are essential to managing your diabetes.
- Glycosylated hemoglobin test (HbA1c) blood test. This blood test, combined with the log from your daily self-testing, provides a picture of how well your diabetes has been controlled over the past three months.
- Other blood sugar tests. When you are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or at times when your treatment is being re-evaluated, your doctor may order a fasting blood glucose test or an oral glucose tolerance test.
- Urine testing. It is important to look for signs of protein in the urine. If your urine protein number is more than 30, it means you need to control your blood pressure and blood sugar better.
- Blood lipid testing. Because type 2 diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, you need to have your blood lipids (fats) tested at least once a year. It’s important to check both cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Blood pressure testing. Both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure increase your risk of stroke and heart disease. Your blood pressure should be checked at every exam.
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