How Often Should A Health Check Up Be Done To Monitor Diabetes And Other Parameters?

Posted on Tue, 9 Oct 2018

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Question : since both of my parents suffer from diabetes. I want to take care my self from becoming ill like them. I am 48 in good health. 162 lbs. 5 '55". eat healthy, exercise. How often need to check my self by getting a glucose test, so I am in good health?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Once every 6 months

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It's very nice to take care of your health.
Sir, you can check blood glucose levels once every 6 months.
Continue exercising and maintaining the balanced diet which you are already doing.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
In good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee