November is Diabetes Awareness Month

The American Diabetes Association has provided recommendations to help people living with diabetes manage their condition and improve their health. Here are some recommended preventive screenings for your patients with diabetes:

• Regular A1C testing.
• Kidney function testing.
• Ankle-brachial index.
• Annual retinal eye exam.
• Cholesterol and triglycerides testing.
• Blood pressure testing.

Please visit Health Checks for People with Diabetes | ADA for more information and resources.

Information is also available to assist with coding guidance for Quality gap in care closure. Please visit Quality Improvement on our website and download the Quality Measure Resource Guide for more information.