Visits to the doctor

Yearly visits to the doctor can show if a diabetic is managing their diabetes in the right way.Tests are taken to make sure a diabetic is healthy including:

• Hemoglobin A1c:  Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of our body
• 5-7%-typical
• Anything higher than 8% means changes need to be made 
• 25%- Poor Management

 Endocrinologists recommend testing every 3 months.