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Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes should undergo annual screening for Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) risk, including blood pressure, lipid profile, and kidney function, to identify and manage multi-organ dysfunction early.
Once you have diabetes, you need a full health check-up every year, not just a blood sugar test. This includes checking your blood pressure, cholesterol, and kidney function. This annual check is your best defense against heart disease and kidney failure.
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CRM risk screening should include relevant investigations to identify risk factors, including assessment of BP, lipid profile, renal and liver function... For individuals with T2D: Annually.
Why this rating
Consensus guideline based on established link between CRM risk and adverse outcomes.
Source
Emirates Diabetes and Endocrine Society Consensus for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2026 Update)
Fatheya Alawadi et al. · Dubai Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal · 2026
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