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1. Fasting Blood Glucose Levels

• Normal: Less than 100 mg/dL
• Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
• Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests

2. A1C (Hemoglobin A1C)

• Normal: < 5.7%
• Prediabetes: 5.7%–6.4%
• Diabetes: 6.5% or higher

3. Weight & BMI

• Target BMI: < 25 (may vary by individual)

4. Blood Pressure

• Goal: < 120/80 mmHg

5. Cholesterol & Lipid Panel

• LDL: < 100 mg/dL
• HDL: > 40 mg/dL (men), > 50 mg/dL (women)

• Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dL

6. Kidney Function

• eGFR: > 60 mL/min

• UACR: < 30 mg/g

7. Liver Function

• ALT & AST (Important in detecting fatty liver, common in Type 2 diabetes)

8. Eye Health

• Annual dilated retinal exam to detect diabetic retinopathy

9. Foot Health

• Annual comprehensive foot exam, including monofilament test

10. Vitamin B12 

• A complete blood count (CBC) can reveal if there is anemia, which can be a symptom of low B12. Annual testing recommended for long-term metformin users

Lab tests

Consult your doctor to prescribe periodic lab tests. You can also choose to perform them yourself at these labs. Use the link to view and buy lab tests:

• Labcorp: shop here.
• Quest: shop here.
• Everlywell: shop here.