This chart lists important tests, exams, and vaccines to get at least once or twice a year. Tests, Exams, and Vaccines to Get at Least Once or Twice a Year Make Sure to A1C test - Have this blood test at least twice a year. Your result will tell you what your average blood glucose level was for the past 3 months. Cholesterol test - Get a blood test to check your - total cholesterol - LDL - HDL - triglycerides Kidney tests - Once a year, get a urine test to check for protein. - At least once a year, get a blood test to check for creatinine, a waste product healthy kidneys remove from the body. Eye exam - See an eye doctor once a year for a complete eye exam that includes using drops in your eyes to dilate your pupils. - If you are pregnant, have a complete eye exam in your first 3 months of pregnancy. Have another complete eye exam 1 year after your baby is born. Dental exam - See your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Flu vaccine - Get a flu vaccine each year. Pneumonia vaccine - Get this vaccine if you are younger than 64. - If youre older than 64 and your vaccine was more than 5 years ago, get another one. Hepatitis B vaccine - Get this vaccine if youre younger than 60 and you have not already had the vaccine. - Prevent exposure to Hepatitis B by not sharing blood glucose monitors or other diabetes equipment. 
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