Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how

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Avoiding problems with meter usage Content Why test your blood sugar When to test your blood sugar Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes What if you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? Know your target range How to test your blood sugar Recording your results Avoiding problems with your meter

Blood sugar testing provides useful information for diabetes management. It can help you:

Monitor the effect of diabetes medications on blood sugar levels
Identify blood sugar levels that are high or low
Track your progress in reaching your overall treatment goals
Learn how diet and exercise affect blood sugar levels
Understand how other factors, such as illness or stress, affect blood sugar levels