To learn more about the health complications of diabetes, read our article on the health complications of type 2 diabetes and what you can do about it .
Diabetic patients should have regular checkups. Some of these tests are conducted every 3 months, while some tests are conducted once every year.
Diabetic patients should be tested every three months
Blood sugar test (HbA1C test)
This test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood. This way you can determine how close your sugar level is to the normal range.
This test should be done every 3 months if you are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Later, if your diabetes is under control, this test can be done even after 6 months.
Tests that should be done once a year for a diabetic patient
1. foot condition
Diabetes can cause paralysis to any part of the foot by reducing the blood supply to your feet. If there is any injury or wound on the leg, it needs to get a lot of speed to recover. Sometimes these wounds or sores do not heal properly, and if any part of the leg is injured or paralyzed, it is not easily understood. This can lead to problems like foot ulcers or infections.
So you have to be aware of whether you are getting proper sensation in your two feet, i.e. whether you are able to feel touch, pain, cold-hot etc. Along with this, you should regularly check if any part of the leg is paralyzed. It is also important to take care of any kind of wounds, ulcers or infections on the feet.
If you have any cuts, sores, or bruises on your leg, or if your leg feels numb, seek medical advice immediately. Read our article for details on diabetic foot care .
2. the eyes
Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the eye, leading to vision problems (diabetic retinopathy), and even blindness.
Regular eye exams can catch your eye problems before they affect vision. Vision problems can be prevented if eye blood vessel problems are treated promptly. So you should get an eye exam every year to check if the blood vessels in your eyes are damaged.
If you see blurred vision, go to the doctor immediately.
3. Blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney
Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney problems. However, these diseases nestle in your body silently, usually without showing any symptoms until they become serious. So these problems are not caught before testing.
That is why it is recommended to get checked every year if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or kidney problems. By doing this, the complications of these diseases can be reduced by starting treatment quickly.
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