People living with diabetes know when to test their blood sugar by the way they feel
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You should follow your healthcare team’s direction on when to test your blood sugar. Some people can have high or low blood sugar without symptoms. The only way to know is by testing. Tracking your numbers is also a good way to connect your activity with your own blood sugar levels.
Tracking blood sugar levels and getting regular A1c blood tests are all that is needed to manage diabetes
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It’s important to test your blood sugar levels, but regular checkups, diet, exercise, and medication are all also important parts of your diabetes management plan.
Bonus Fact: Based on ADA recommendations, your healthcare team will probably track your blood pressure and cholesterol, too.
People with diabetes should schedule regular exams of their eyes, teeth, and feet
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EYES: 1 exam per year. Diabetes may damage blood vessels in your retina.
DENTIST: 2x per year. Dry mouth from diabetes can lead to tooth decay.
FEET: Your doctor will check them at every visit, with a comprehensive foot exam at least once a year. Keep an eye on yours and watch for changes. Diabetes can have an effect on your nerves and your circulation.
An A1c test, also known as Hemoglobin A1c, measures average blood sugar over the last 2–3 months
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The ADA suggests an A1c of <7% for most adults, but your target may be different. People with diabetes are advised to get an A1c blood test every 3–6 months. Work with your doctor to schedule tests and, as importantly, review the results.
FPG or Fasting Plasma Glucose levels are measured in the morning after an overnight fast
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If your doctor asks you to check your FPG every morning, you want to do so before eating — and be sure to write it down. By keeping track over time, you and your doctor can review numbers and make changes.
Your goal for FPG is based on you. Not everyone’s is the same
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The ADA suggests 80–130 mg/dL, but your healthcare professional may recommend a different target. You and your healthcare team will set your goal and monitor your treatment to help you work toward reaching it.
A PPG test stands for Post Prandial Glucose and is taken 1–2 hours after eating
Hint: the word prandial means related to the eating of food
Hint: the word prandial means related to the eating of food
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A PPG test measures blood sugar levels 1-2 hours after the beginning of the meal. The ADA suggests a target goal of <180 mg/dL. So, adding a medication that reduces PPG may help lower your A1c.
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Everyone’s diabetes is different and that means that your blood sugar goals, including the targets for your blood tests, may be different, too. Always talk with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about your personal goals. The more you know, the more you can work toward achieving them.
Once you know your blood test results, you can’t learn much else, so just wait for your doctor to schedule the next test
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Diabetes changes over time and that means your blood sugar levels, testing results, and your medication may change, too. There’s always more to learn, and talking with your doctor is a good place to start. You can also continue here by watching this TeamingUp video on checking blood sugar levels.
Now keep going. A better understanding of diabetes testing, results, and your own personal goals will go a long way toward understanding how to manage your blood sugar.
Are you ready for your next doctor appointment? See where you stand.
You know the tests and the results. But did you know that your results can change over time? If your treatment plan needs to change, do you have a game plan?
