All are recommended as pa of comprehensive medical care for patients with diabetes, except: (A) HbA1c testing, 2-4 times per year, (B) Annual nutrition education, (C) Blood insulin levels annually, (D) Annual lipid profile
Answer is C. Guidelines for Ongoing, Comprehensive Medical Care for Patients with DiabetesOptimal and individualized glycemic controlSelf-monitoring of blood glucose (individualized frequency)HbA1c testing (2-4 times/year)Patient education in diabetes management (annual); diabetes-self management education and suppoMedical nutrition therapy and education (annual)Eye examination (annual or biannual)Foot examination (1-2 times/year by physician; daily by patient)Screening for diabetic nephropathy (annual)Blood pressure measurement (quaerly)Lipid profile and serum creatinine (estimated GFR) (annual)Influenza/pneumococcal/hepatitis B immunizationsConsider antiplatelet therapy Ref: Harrison 19e pg: 2408