Maintain normal blood sugar. Test your blood sugar regularly as
recommended by your health care provider. Test your blood sugar
more often when you are sick or your schedule changes. Keep your
blood sugar levels in the range recommended by your health care
provider at all times. Call your doctor if your numbers fall
below or above what is recommended. Record your blood sugar
results in a record-keeping log. Bring your logbook with you to
all of your doctor's visits. Screening Tips for Diabetes Keep
your scheduled appointments with your diabetes health care
providers. Many doctors will want to see you every 3 months. You
may need to be seen more often if your blood sugar levels are
not controlled or if you are having problems with your medicine.
People whose diabetes is under good control or who do not need
medicines for their diabetes may be able to see their doctor
less frequently. Have an eye exam once a year, or more
frequently, as recommended by your eye doctor. Make an
appointment with your eye doctor so