Checking your blood sugar levels – and keeping a record – helps you and your healthcare team.
Checking Blood Sugar Levels
An important part of managing your diabetes is checking your blood sugar levels.
This type of checking is called self-monitoring or home monitoring. Checking your
blood sugar levels – and keeping a record – helps you and your healthcare team:
- Set goals with your doctor for your individual blood sugar targets
- Take the guesswork out of how much insulin your body needs
Your healthcare team will help you decide how often you should check blood sugars. They can also
teach you to use the results to adjust your diet, exercise, and/or medication.
Blood Sugar Log
It is important to write your results in a chart or log. A blood sugar log lets
you record your blood sugar readings on the date and time you checked your blood
sugar.
You, along with your healthcare team, will be able to analyze the numbers you've
recorded and determine how well your blood sugar levels are being managed.
Important Safety Information for Insulin
Possible side effects may include blood sugar levels that are too low, injection
site reactions, and allergic reactions, including itching and rash. Tell your doctor
about all other medicines and supplements you are taking because they could change
the way insulin works. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes.
The health information contained herein is provided for general education purposes
only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding
your health. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions
about your health or treatment.
If you have type 2 diabetes, talk to your doctor and call 1-866-GO-INSULIN.
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