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Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how
Avoiding problems with meter usage
Why test your blood sugar
When to test your blood sugar
What if you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
How to test your blood sugar
Recording your results
Avoiding problems with your meter
Content
Why test blood sugar
When to test blood sugar
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
Know your target range
How to test blood sugar
Record your results
Help prevent problems with your meter
Why test your blood sugar
When to test your blood sugar
What if you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
How to test your blood sugar
Recording your results
Avoiding problems with your meter
Content
Why test blood sugar
When to test blood sugar
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
Know your target range
How to test blood sugar
Record your results
Help prevent problems with your meter
Content
If you have diabetes, testing your blood sugar levels can be a key part of staying healthy. Blood sugar testing helps many people with diabetes manage the condition and prevent health problems.
There are several main ways to test your blood sugar. You can use a device that measures your sugar levels throughout the day and night with a tiny sensor. This is called a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Or you can test yourself as needed with a portable electronic device that uses a small drop of blood. This is called a blood sugar meter.
