Aishwarya Sakhuja Instagram – 1. HBA1C will tell you your three month blood glucose average. 2. C PEPTIDE This test measures the level of C-peptide in a sample of your blood or urine (pee). Measuring C-peptide is an accurate way to find out how much insulin your body is making 3. CHOLESTROL Because having diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, it’s important to have a blood test to check your cholesterol as part of your annual exam or more frequently if your cholesterol levels are high. 4. VPT Tuning fork and visual perception tests (VPT). Your provider will place a tuning fork or other device against your foot and toes to see if you can feel the vibration it produces.People with diabetes are at higher risk for a variety of foot health problems. A diabetic foot exam checks people with diabetes for these problems, which include infection, injury, and bone abnormalities. Nerve damage, known as neuropathy, and poor circulation (blood flow) are the most common causes of diabetic foot problems 5. FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE This measures your blood sugar after an overnight fast (not eating). A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and I’m here sharing my personal experience as a type 1 diabetic. Every body is different and these tips have worked for me. . . #diabetes #diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #tips #tricks #advices #suggestion #reelsinstagram #reelkarofeelkaro #reelitfeelit #aishwaryasakhuja