- Posted: 01 June 2023
Monitoring blood glucose levels is an important part of managing diabetes.
Monitoring blood glucose levels is an important part of managing diabetes.
Managing your diabetes means that you may need to check your blood glucose at different times depending on life changes. Here the most common reasons to check your blood glucose more often than usual.
Using a glucose meter helps you understand what increases or decreases your glucose numbers such as different foods, medication, exercise, etc. Here are useful tips to keep handy when collecting a blood sample for your meter.
Checking your blood glucose is an important tool in managing your diabetes and preventing complications. Here are tips to keep in mind when self-testing.
How often should you be checking your blood glucose? This depends on the type of diabetes medication you take, or how high your A1C levels usually are.
Monitoring your blood glucose (blood sugar) at home, or at your healthcare providers office is an essential part of diabetes care. Reviewing daily blood glucose levels helps you and your healthcare team make any needed changes to your meal plan, physical activity, or medications.