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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
Record your results
Talk with your healthcare professional about how often you need to record your blood sugar results. The readings given by many devices can be sent to a computer or smart device.
If you write or type your results in a diary, be sure to record the:
- Date.
- Time.
- Test results.
- Any medicines and the dose you take.
- Diet and exercise information.
Bring your record of results with you to checkups with your healthcare professional. Ask what steps to take if you often get results that don't fall within the range of your target goals.
