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Introduction
History
Physical Exam
Laboratory Tests
Counseling
Drug Therapy
Overview
Oral Agents
Insulin
Misc. Drugs
Immunizations
Referrals

Keep in mind that at each appointment, the following should occur:

1. Review/update current medications and doses
2. Daily aspirin therapy (75-325mg) should be considered in men age 50+ and women age 60+ with one additional major cardiovascular disease risk factor.
3. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) should be prescribed in anyone with a history of elevated urine albumin/creatinine ratio (>30), history of hypertenion, heart failure, or known vascular disease
4. Statins should be considered in any person with diabetes over the age of 40 with another major cardiovascular disease risk factor to prevent vascular disease independent of and in addition to its cholesterol lowering effects.