| What to measure | Why | How Often |
| HbA1c | Measures blood sugar control | Every 3 months |
| Blood pressure control | Lowering your blood pressure reduces complications | Every visit |
| Cholesterol (LDL) level | Lowering your LDL level reduces complications | Every 3 months |
| Diabetic nephropathy | Treating early kidney damage can prevent dialysis and transplantation | Every year |
| Eye examination | Fundus eye (Retinal) examination | Every year |
| Foot examination | Observe your feet
Check pulses
Test sensation | Every day
Every year
Every year |
| Goals for self-management | My goal.......................... | Every visit |
