Blood Sugar Monitoring
Depending on the treatment plan, it may be worth regularly checking and recording the blood sugar level, primarily if insulin is used. Careful monitoring is the only way to ensure that it remains within the acceptable target range. Those undergoing insulin therapy can use a glucose monitor to check their sugar levels in the blood. Although the technology isn’t a replacement for the more popular glucose meter, it does have the capacity to lower finger stick numbers when checking glucose levels and offers valuable insight.
Remember that even with a careful strategy in management, it isn’t uncommon for blood glucose levels to change unpredictably at times. But with the assistance of a capable treatment team for diabetes, it’s possible to learn how it may change as a response to stress, alcohol, illness, medication, physical activity, and various other factors. So beyond monitoring the blood sugar daily, healthcare providers also recommend A1C testing regularly to help measure the average level for the last couple of months, giving the patient a better idea of any changes or trends in the condition.
