A member asked:

Can you tell me for those with diabetes, what criteria should they depend on to know that if diabetes is under control?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetes control: You should have regular labs that include hgbA1c, retinal exams regularly to detect diabetic retinopathy, foot check, and by all means stay on top of your heart attack and stroke risk since diabetes quadruples your risk for these.

Answered 9/29/2016

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