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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
Type 1 diabetes
Your doctor may recommend blood sugar testing four to 10 times a day if you have type 1 diabetes. You may need to test:
- Before meals and snacks
- Before and after exercise
- Before bed
- During the night (sometimes)
- More often if you're ill
- More often if you change your daily routine
- More often if you start a new medication
