If you have Type 2 diabetes, there are many bad things that are never going to happen to you because of the different procedures you are planning to follow.
There are several procedures vital to be carried out regularly...

• if you are using insulin you need to visit your doctor four times a year,
• at least twice a year if you don't.
  

At each visit your blood sugar measurements need to be evaluated.
As well, your HbA1C percentages needs to be obtained four times a year.
1.
The HbA1c blood test measures your blood sugar average over the previous 3 months.
The HbA1c test is a better indicator of your overall status than the fasting blood sugar.
2.
Blood Lipid testing checks the level of fat in your blood...

• total cholesterol,
• triglycerides.
  
• LDL and HDL.
  

Knowing your blood fat numbers is important because if they're high its possible for you to take the steps to lower the fatty buildup and reduce the burden on your arteries, liver, pancreas and heart.
The first step here is to reduce your carbohydrate intake as it becomes stored as cholesterol and other bad fats.
Normal range:

• LDL...
  Less than 100 mg/dl
• HDL...
  Men - above 40, Women - above 50
• Triglycerides should be below 150 mg/dl

How often should these be monitored - once or twice a year, or as suggested by your doctor.
3.
Blood Pressure readings to check the force the blood exerts against the walls of your arteries as it's pumped through your body.
High blood pressure is associated with heart attacks and strokes and doesn't really have any overt symptoms.
You should check with your doctor to see how often he wants to monitor your blood pressure.
The average reading should be 120/80 mm Hg.
The higher or lower these figures go, the more severe the problem.
4.
Kidney Function tests - early signs your kidneys are in trouble are so vague they might go unnoticed or the symptoms may not be connected to your kidneys.
If you are unable to clear and eliminate toxins very well through your kidneys, they will build up in your bloodstream leading to dangerous, even fatal consequences.

• Normal Creatinine Levels: Men - 0.
  6 to 1.
  2 mg/dl, Women - 0.
  5 to 1.
  1 mg/dl
• Microalbumin: below 30

These levels need to be checked once or twice a year, or as suggested by your doctor.
5.
Eye examinations are essential because without proper testing, you risk losing your eyesight.
The most common eye disease for adults is diabetic retinopathy - it often has no symptoms and can go ignored for years if unchecked.
If you notice any changes in your eyesight, make an appointment immediately.
It's wise to monitor your eyes once or twice a year, or as your doctor suggests.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment, especially where Type 2 diabetes is concerned.