Evaluation | First evaluation | Frequency |
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Blood glucose level; evaluation of diabetes mellitus | following initial diagnosis | annually |
Blood pressure measurement; evaluation of renal failure | following initial diagnosis | annually |
Urine protein and glucose levels; evaluation of renal failurea | following initial diagnosis | annually |
Podiatric evaluation; treatment of wounds due to plantar atrophy and/or peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus patients | following initial diagnosis | annually |
Dental examination; extraction of primary teeth may be required to avoid crowding and development of two rows of teeth | around the age of 4 years | annually |
Blood lipid profiles; abnormal levels requires treatment including exercise, diet modification, and medication as warranted | around the age of 20 years | annually |