In New Zealand, cardiovascular risk assessment is recommended annually for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes from time of diagnosis, and includes a lipid profile, HbA1c, and blood pressure (Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment Steering Group 2013).
The New Zealand Primary Care Handbook 2012 recommends people with existing diabetes should attend at least six-monthly for a review of HbA1c and blood pressure; annual review of lipids, ACR, eGFR and foot check; and two-yearly retinal screening (see Standards 4–6 and 9–11).
