How Often Should I Check My Sugars?
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Several Times a Day
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Some experts recommend checking your blood glucose levels every single day. Test your sugars before each meal and when you're feeling uncomfortable or lightheaded. This method constitutes tight control over sugar levels and is recommended for diabetics who suffer uncontrolled or irregular blood sugar levels, sick or pregnant diabetics, and diabetics taking insulin.
Several Times a Week
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If your blood sugar levels are under control and you control your diabetes with diet or oral medications, some doctors recommend testing sugars only a few times per week. It may be necessary to test more often should complications like pregnancy or illness arise.
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Bottom Line
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The Mayo Clinic says testing frequency depends on factors such as the type of diabetes, the treatment plan and whether or not your blood sugar is under control. Type 1 diabetics should test up to three times a day, while type 2 diabetics can check less often.
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