Being closely watched by a doctor is very important to a diabetic.  I've just recently been under a close watch of several doctors after going more than 4 years without a regular check up. This proved almost deadly with me. 

Doctor's can prove to be an in-valuable tool in keeping up with changes in your diet, exercise and other areas of a diabetic. Along with keeping up with new treatments and exams too!

Some of the important tests and treatments a doctor can recommend to you are as followed:

Blood Tests:

HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)- This test (hemoglobin A1c test or glycosylated hemoglobin test) is a lab test which reveals average blood glucose over a period of two to three months. Specifically, it measures the number of glucose molecules attached to hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells.  This should be done at least twice a year, but should be done quarterly if treatment changes or patients are not meeting their goals.

Lipid Profiles should be done yearly. This is a group of tests that are often ordered together to determine risk of coronary heart disease.  The tests that make up a lipid profile are tests that have been shown to be good indicators of whether someone is likely to have a heart attack or stroke caused by blockage of blood vessels (“hardening of the arteries”). 

Vaccinations:

A Flu Shot should be given yearly
Pneumonia shot Initially, then as directed by your doctor.

Get your eyes examined at least once a year, this includes Dilation of your eyes.

Dental Exam twice yearly

Blood Pressure, foot exam and your weight on each regular doctor's visit

Comprehensive foot exam done yearly to examine your bone structure, skin, nail integrity and sensations

Urine Test:

Microalburmin Measurement Microalbumin is the term for small amounts of protein in the urine. Protein in the urine is the first sign of kidney disease. Kidney disease in diabetes is a result of elevated blood sugars and often accompanied by high blood pressure.  About one-third of people with diabetes eventually develop kidney disease.  Microalbumin is measured to monitor kidney function.