Your name: __________________
Date: _______________________
You can make the most of your office visit by having this form with you when you talk with your doctor.
What to bring to every appointment
Measure |
Suggested target |
Today's result |
---|---|---|
Weight |
lbs. |
lbs. |
Blood Pressure |
______ / ______ |
______ / ______ |
Time of day |
Target range |
Your goal |
---|---|---|
After waking and before eating. |
80–130 mg/dL |
mg/dL |
2 hours after a meal. |
Less than 180 mg/dL |
mg/dL |
Another time of day: |
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
Other: |
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
Other: |
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
Call your doctor if your blood sugar is below __________ mg/dL or above __________ mg/dL. |
Test |
What it shows |
Guideline range |
Your result |
---|---|---|---|
A1c |
How steady your blood sugar levels have been over time. |
Less than 7% for most men and for most women who are not pregnant |
_____% |
Cholesterol |
The amount and type of fat in the blood. |
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
Albumin-creatinine ratio |
Whether kidney disease is developing. |
Less than 30 mg/g |
mg/g |
Blood creatinine |
Greater than 90 mL/min |
mL/min |
|
Other: |
|
|
|
Over time, high blood sugar can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. Check your feet every day to help keep them healthy. Ask your doctor to do a foot exam at every visit.
Test |
How often |
Date |
---|---|---|
Complete eye exam |
Once a year. If you don't have any signs of diabetic retinopathy, your doctor may recommend an exam every 2 years. |
|
Complete foot exam |
Once a year |
|
Dental exam and cleaning |
Every 6 months |
|
Liver function blood test |
Once a year |
|
Other: |
|
|
Questions |
Notes |
---|---|
How often should I check my blood sugar? |
|
What should I do if my blood sugar level is too low? |
|
What should I do if my blood sugar level is too high? |
|
Current as of: July 28, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology & David C.W. Lau MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology
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