When to Test Your Blood Sugar
The Best Life Diabetes Program Sample Monitoring Program
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4 and After
Day 1
- Check your fasting sugar first thing in the morning, before breakfast or any activity.
- Check again two hours after breakfast (start counting the time from the beginning of the meal).
Day 2
- Check right before lunch.
- Check again two hours after lunch.
Day 3
- Check right before dinner.
- Check again two hours after dinner.
Day 4 and After
- Repeat the above cycle, choosing a different meal each day.
- If there are several hours between the after-dinner test and when you go to bed, do a pre-bedtime test some days.
- On a few occasions, set an alarm clock and do a test in the middle of the night (2 or 3 a.m. for most people). This is especially valuable if you wake up with a high blood sugar level or do not sleep well.
Published on February 04, 2010
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As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
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