[Diabetes-talk] question

[Ed Bryant]

Hi Paul,

It really depends on your doctor but I would think that he or she would
check your cholesterol twice a year, your triglycerides maybe twice a year,
and your blood pressure every time you see your healthcare team. If your
blood pressure is high or erratic, you need to be cognoscente that it should
be watched closely. Your cholesterol depends on how high it is. The American
Diabetes Association, a while back, is recommending that the diabetic's
cholesterol should be lower than what is recommended for non-diabetic
patients. 

Your triglycerides are fat or fatty acids which could have a detrimental
effect on your diabetes. You would probably be better off if your doctor is
an endocrinologist (one who has more training with diabetes issues). But the
doctors with the most diabetes training are called diabetologist but there
are not huge numbers of these docs are around.

Regards, 
Ed Bryant 

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul & Paula Jordan
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question

I was diagnosed with diabetes last September.  I have had a couple of
follow-up visits with my primary care doctor since, and have a third
scheduled on the 28th of April.  

How often should I have my blood cholesterol and triglycerides checked?  My
doctor hasn't said a thing about it, and I certainly don't want to be stupid
about these things.  Thanks.  

 

Paul

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