Why is it important for a diabetes patient to have a yearly checkup?

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  1. American Diabetes Association
     
    American Diabetes Association answered:
    Yearly physical examinations are important for everyone as a preventive health measure, but they are especially important for people with diabetes. If you have diabetes, you have a greater risk for developing diabetes complications, including damage to the eyes, kidneys, nervous system, heart, and circulatory system. You are also more susceptible to developing infections. That’s why a thorough examination is in order to make sure your whole body is functioning properly.
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