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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
Type 1 diabetes
Your healthcare professional may suggest a CGM or blood sugar testing 4 to 10 times a day if you have type 1 diabetes. You may need to test:
- Before meals and snacks, and sometimes after meals.
- Before, after and sometimes during exercise.
- Before bed.
- Sometimes, during the night.
- After treating low blood sugar.
- More often if you're sick.
- More often if you change your daily routine.
- More often if you start a new medicine.
