Laboratory Testing in Diagnosing and Managing Diabetes

New guidelines from the American Diabetes Association

Sponsoring Organization: American Diabetes Association (ADA)

Background

In recent years, management of diabetes has undergone several changes, including increased use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and availability of novel treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy. New guidelines from the ADA discuss the role of laboratory testing in the current era of diabetes management.

Key Points

Although much of this guideline is geared toward specialists and laboratory directors, recommendations relevant to adult general practice include the following:

All insulin-treated patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should use blood glucose monitoring (BGM) or CGM to help determine insulin doses, detect hypoglycemia, and ach…

Reviewing Author

Molly S. Brett, MD

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose