Undergoing tests at the doctor’s office is a fact of life for someone who has type 1 diabetes. But with this handy card, keeping track of test results is a snap. You can make copies of this chart and fill in your child’s (or your own) results.
| Test | Frequency | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Foot exam | Each office visit | |
| Blood pressure | Each office visit | |
| Weight | Each office visit | |
| Height | Each office visit | |
| Hemoglobin A1c | Every three months | |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | Yearly | |
| Microalbuminuria | Yearly | |
| Eye exam | Yearly | |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol) | Yearly | |
| Ankle-brachial index | Every five years |
