How often should I monitor HbA1c levels in patients with well-controlled Type 2 Diabetes?

In adults with well-controlled Type 2 Diabetes, NICE recommends monitoring HbA1c levels every 3 to 6 months, with the possibility of increasing frequency if necessary, such as if treatment is altered ³.

Key References

• CKS - Type 1 diabetes
• CKS - Diabetes - type 1
• NG28 - Type 2 diabetes in adults: management
• NG17 - Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management
• NG3 - Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception to the postnatal period