Why do I need diabetes test?
Diabetes is a very serious disease. The build-up of sugar, without treatment, can cause blindness, heart attack, loss of feet or legs to amputation, kidney dysfunction, and even death. There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be controlled with proper self-management. Many people affected with diabetes lead very normal and productive lives by following a few simple guidelines:
Proper diet
Regular exercise
Check your feet (daily)
Eye examination (annual)
Physical examination (annual)
Total Cholesterol Panel blood test (annual)
Hemoglobin A1c blood test (2-4 each year)
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