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Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how
Avoiding problems with meter usage
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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
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
Content
If you have diabetes, self-testing your blood sugar (blood glucose) can be an important tool in managing your diabetes and preventing complications. You can test your blood sugar at home with a portable electronic device called a blood sugar meter using a small drop of your blood. You can also use a device called a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
