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Monitoring to assess cardiovascular risk and renal function as recommended by NICE.
Non-fasting blood tests are usually sufficient to monitor lipids.
Although some GPs measure FBC, LFTs, B12 and folate there is not a good evidence base for doing this routinely. Rarely an unexpected drop in HbA1c will be due to anaemia. Liver transaminases (ALT or AST) should be measured prior to starting a statin, and again after 3 and 12 months. Long term monitoring of LFTs is not indicated
This guidance does not cover other aspects of diabetes monitoring such as retinal screening and foot examination
At Diagnosis
Annually
Every 3-6 months
Limitations of HbA1c
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline [NG17]. Published: August 2015
Lipid modification: cardiovascular risk assessment and the modification of blood lipids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. NICE guideline [CG181]. Published: July 2014.
This guideline has been signed off by Pathology Optimisation Clinical Group on behalf of NHS Devon.
Publication date: June 2017