If you have a sugar disease i.e. diabetes then it is very important to keep checking your blood sugar. This helps you in balancing your sugar level. Also, from this, you can understand whether your sugar level remains low or high. This information also proves helpful to your doctor in providing better treatment to you.
In such a situation, if you want to manage your diabetes well, then you need to know the right time to check your blood sugar. In this article, you can understand it well.
How to check blood sugar
You can measure your blood sugar level with the help of a Blood Glucose Monitor, Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), and A1c Blood Test.
How often should blood sugar be checked?
According to the CDC, people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes who are taking insulin usually need to check their blood sugar at least four times a day.
The right time to check blood sugar
After waking up- To check fasting blood sugar, it is advisable to check blood sugar first thing in the morning.
Immediately before eating – This helps in taking the correct insulin dose.
2 hours after eating - It is important to check blood sugar after eating so that the amount of foods that affect glucose levels can be reduced or increased.
If you are experiencing symptoms of hyper or hypoglycemia – If you are experiencing symptoms like thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, headache, or blurred vision, then checking the sugar level proves helpful.
Before and after exercise- Exercise often reduces the blood sugar level, in such a situation, by monitoring its level, you can choose the best exercise and snacks for yourself.
Blood sugar should be this much
According to the American Diabetes Association, blood sugar should be 80–130 mg/dL before meals, and less than 180 mg/dL 1–2 hours after meals. However, this level may vary due to factors like medical history, age, disease, etc.
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