Symptoms and any laboratory test results related to diagnosis.

Dietary habits, previous nutritional status and weight history.

Details of previous treatment regimens, if any.

Current treatment schedule , if not newly diagnosed; this includes diet prescriptions, exercise schedules, medications, previous and recent laboratory reports and results of self monitoring.

History of any acute complications like hypoglycemia, ketosis, including frequency, severity and cause, if known.

Prior or current infections, especially foot problem, Tuberculosis, recurrent urinary tract infections.

Symptoms associated with chronic diabetic complications, including previous treatment, if any.

Previous or current symptoms of macro vascular involvement.

Presence of associated conditions like hypertension, lipid disorders, smoking.

Other medical illnesses.

Medication which may affect glucose tolerance.

Psychological, social and economic factors which may have a bearing on management.

Family history of diabetes and other illnesses.

Height and Weight, Waist-Hip ratio.

Blood pressure.

Foot inspection.

Detailed eye examination including retina (fundoscopy with dilated pupils)

Examination, to look for long term complications of diabetes.

Hb, Complete blood count, ESR. (for existing infections, tuberculosis)

Blood glucose: Fasting and Postprandial. (to assess recent diabetic control)

Glycosylated hemoglobin levels. (to assess average diabetic control over last 3 months)

Fasting Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, VLDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides. (high association of lipid abnormalities and diabetes).

Serum Creatinine, blood urea. (to assess renal-kidney function and complications)

Serum electrolytes. (salts of body)

Serum Uric acid.

Complete urine examination-especially glucose, ketones, albumin, infection.

Test for Microalbuminuria. (if positive then first sign of kidney damage in diabetes) 

Urine culture and sensitivity if, infection present.

History

Assess result of self monitoring.

Discuss adjustments to therapy made by the patient, if any.

Examine frequency, causes and severity of hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes or severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), if any.

Discuss problems with adherence to the management plan.

Examine diet and exercise compliance.

Symptoms suggesting development of any chronic complications or macro vessel involvement.

Current medication.

Physical examination similar to that during the initial visit.

Complete evaluation and biochemical tests as at initial visit.

Check self monitoring technique.

Reevaluate target levels.

Assess therapy.