diff --git a/_includes/js/objects.md b/_includes/js/objects.md
index 2bdfc8cfc..fee0c513f 100644
--- a/_includes/js/objects.md
+++ b/_includes/js/objects.md
@@ -217,6 +217,14 @@ myObject.fetch().then((myObject) => {
 });
 ```
 
+If you need to check if an object has been fetched, you can call the  `isDataAvailable()` method:
+
+```javascript
+if (!myObject.isDataAvailable()) {
+  await myObject.fetch();
+}
+```
+
 ## Updating Objects
 
 Updating an object is simple. Just set some new data on it and call the save method. For example:
diff --git a/_includes/php/objects.md b/_includes/php/objects.md
index 903636f78..53835bf40 100644
--- a/_includes/php/objects.md
+++ b/_includes/php/objects.md
@@ -83,6 +83,14 @@ If you need to refresh an object you already have with the latest data that
 $gameScore->fetch();
 ```
 
+If you need to check if an object has been fetched, you can call the `isDataAvailable()` method:
+
+```php
+if (!$gameScore->isDataAvailable()) {
+  $gameScore->fetch();
+}
+```
+
 ## Updating Objects
 
 Updating an object is simple. Just set some new data on it and call the save method. For example: