How Often Do You Test Blood Sugars?

[shellkl]

Hi,
I was diagnosed last week and have been advised to monitor sugar levels. How often should I be testing?

Many thanks

 

[xfieldok]

Hi,
I was diagnosed last week and have been advised to monitor sugar levels. How often should I be testing?

Many thanks

I test as soon as I get out of bed and at bedtime. It is not really necessary but I like the data.

The most important tests are immediately before you eat and 2 hours after the first bite. You are looking for a rise of no more than 2. If you have a rise over 2 then your meal had too many carbs or your portion was too large.

 

[DCUKMod]

Hi,
I was diagnosed last week and have been advised to monitor sugar levels. How often should I be testing?

Many thanks

Shell - I can't tell from your profile which variant of diabetes you have been diagnosed with (although your question sits in the T2 area). If you could confirm, that might influence some responses you might get.

You can update your profile to reflect your type, by going to your account settings and selecting from the drop down menu.

 

[shellkl]

Shell - I can't tell from your profile which variant of diabetes you have been diagnosed with (although your question sits in the T2 area). If you could confirm, that might influence some responses you might get.

You can update your profile to reflect your type, by going to your account settings and selecting from the drop down menu.

Will do that now thank you. Am type 3. HbA1c was 53 at most recent test (also 53 a month earlier)