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WHY Do I Need to Check My Blood Glucose?
Managing your diabetes by setting blood glucose goals Your
doctor will help you set goals, sometimes called targets, for your blood
glucose levels. These are the ranges of numbers that your blood glucose should fall
within most of the time. Research has shown that keeping your blood glucose as
close to your targets as possible can prevent or slow the complications of
diabetes. Although diabetes is a condition that does not go away, it can be
managed by healthy eating, being active and, if needed, taking medication. How
self-monitoring helps you checking your own blood glucose gives you the
information you need to answer these important questions:
• Is your blood
glucose in its target ranges most of the time?
• What is your blood
glucose level — too high, too low, or right on target?
• How can I correct an out-of-target blood glucose level?
• Do you need to take action to correct blood glucose that
is too high or low?
• What changes can
you make in the way you eat, take your medication or increase your activity
that may improve your blood glucose readings?