Management Checklist

12. Aspirin/Anti-platelet Therapy Type 1 or 2
> age 30 years of age
Every visit Date:
Result:
13. HgbA1C Target: < 7% Every 3-6 months Date:
Result:
14. Kidney Evaluation
Microalbumin test
24 hour urine testIf significant proteinuria, monitor serum creatinine every 3-6 months
Type 1: begin 5 years from diagnosisType 2: First visit, then annually Date:
Result:
15. Dilated eye exam Annually Date:
Result:
16. Oral/Dental Exam Every 6 months Date:
Result:
17. Foot exam
(Complete foot exam and
neurological evaluation)
At home: Check daily!
(Doctor’s office: Annually or as needed)
Date:
Result:
18. Lipid Profile Annually if at goal
Otherwise: every 3-6 months
Date:
Result:
19. Flu vaccine Annually Date:
20. Td vaccine Every 10 years Date:
21. Pneumonia vaccine Initial visit and repeat as directed Date:

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Management Checklist

1. Complete History and Physical First visit and annually Date:
Result:
2. Diabetes Education Schedule with your doctor Date:
Result:
3. Medical Nutrition Therapy Schedule with your doctor Date:
Result:
4. Exercise Counseling Schedule with your doctor Date:
Result:
5. Psychosocial Counseling Schedule with your doctor Date:
Result:
6. Lifestyle Changes Talk to your doctor
1. Smoking cessation
2. Alcohol reduction
Date:
Result:
7. Weight Every visit Date:
Result:
8. Height Every visit Date:
Result:
9. Blood pressure Every visit Date:
Result:
10. Foot Inspection Every visit Date:
Result:
11. Growth and Development if suspected in children Every visit Date:
Result:

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Know Your Numbers

  • Total Cholesterol:   less than 200
  • HDL (good cholesterol):
    • greater than 50 for women
    • greater  than 40 for men
  • LDL  (bad cholesterol): less than 100
  • Triglycerides:  less than 150
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For more information about Cholesterol visit the American Heart Association’s website at: www.americanheart.org.


Key Information

Blood Sugar Goals

  • Before Meals: between 70-130
  • 1 to 2 hours after meals: less than 180
  • At bedtime: between 90-130
  • HgbA1c: < 7

Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Right On Target!

 

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Be Aware

  • High blood sugar levels!
    (Fasting Blood Glucose greater than 130)
  • High blood pressure!
    (Above 120/80)
  • High levels of blood fats (triglycerides)!
    (Triglyceride level above 150)
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