If you are diabetic, regular testing is critical. Knowing your blood sugar levels is important so you can adjust your diet, and your diabetes doctor can adjust your medications if necessary. Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta at North Houston Diabetes Institute in Humble, TX, provides a full range of diabetes services, including testing and management.

What You Need To Know About Diabetes Testing

Everyone should begin diabetes testing starting at age 45, according to the American Diabetes Association. Testing should happen every 3 years and more often if you:

• Are prediabetic
• Are overweight or obese
• Have a family history of diabetes

Diabetes testing is done with a blood test when you are fasting. A1C testing is also completed. A1C testing measures your average blood sugar level over 2 to 3 months.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to have your blood sugar levels checked every 3 to 6 months. Your diabetes doctor will also monitor your overall health, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other important factors affecting your health.

When you are diabetic, it's also important to have your eyes checked regularly to assess whether you have diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to loss of vision.

Diabetes affects the extremities, so visiting your podiatrist regularly is important. Diabetes can cause serious damage to your feet, including nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy, and loss of circulation in your feet and toes.

Diabetes testing and monitoring are critical to overall health. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects major body systems, including the circulatory, immune, and nervous systems. Regular testing can help prevent the damaging effects of diabetes.

Want To Know More About Diabetes Testing and Management?

To learn more about how often you should test for diabetes, call Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta at North Houston Diabetes Institute in Humble, TX. You can reach him in the office by calling (832) 644-9595, so call today.