Screening frequency recommendations for diabetic retinopathy have been established by the American Diabetes Association.

Screening frequency recommendations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) have been established by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Risk assessment recommendations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) have been established by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The elements of a comprehensive foot examination are described.

Screening standards for diabetic peripheral vascular disease have been established by the American Diabetes Association. A comprehensive table provides specific criteria for screening and diagnosis.

Targets for lipids, blood pressure, and blood glucose to minimize cardiovascular risk have been established by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Screening test recommendations for type 2 diabetes have been established by the American Diabetes Association. Comprehensive table provides specific criteria for screening and diagnosis.

Criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome have been established by the US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (ATP).

Criteria and screening tests for prediabetes have been established by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

An overview of different types of commercially available qualitative and quantitative test instruments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is provided.

Explanations of the use of a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament and a tuning fork to test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy are given.

Common renal function tests are described and compared.

Normal and abnormal lab values for 2 common renal function tests are summarized.

American Diabetes Association guidelines for laboratory tests to order at the initial diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes are given.

Diabetes may be diagnosed by any of 3 different criteria under American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines.

Some patients are at increased risk for peripheral vascular disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) screening candidacy criteria based on the ankle-brachial index (ABI) are provided.