Table 1.

Diabetes care quality indicators

No.	Quality indicator
1.	All patients with diabetes should have a medical check‐up at least every 3 months.
2.	For all patients with diabetes, the HbA1c level should be examined at least every 3 months.
3.	For all patients with diabetes, serum lipid levels should be examined at least every 12 months.
4.	For all patients with diabetes, blood pressure should be checked during each visit to the clinic.
5.	For all patients with diabetes, a fundoscopy should be performed at least every 12 months.
6.	For all patients with diabetes, the patient's feet should be examined at least every 12 months.
7.	For all patients with diabetes without overt proteinuria, urinary microalbumin levels should be examined at least every 6 months.
8.	For all patients with diabetes who smoke, smoking cessation should be recommended at least every 12 months.