If you have diabetes, keep up with checkups. Regular checkups can help you lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. You should:
- Have your blood pressure checked at every visit. - Have your A1C/eAG checked at least twice a year. - Have your blood fats checked at least once a year. - Have your urine checked for small amounts of protein once a year.
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