Keeping your blood sugar levels in your target range as prescribed by your doctor may be one of the trickiest parts of living with diabetes. Check in with your doctor, but you may need to monitor your blood sugar to have more energy and heal more quickly, as well as to help prevent serious complications including kidney disease, vision loss or cardiovascular disease. There are two ways to check blood sugar:
Daily blood glucose tests: At-home testing kits and glucose monitors may help you check blood sugar levels at a single point in time. If you require insulin medication, your doctor may recommend checking your blood sugar multiple times a day.
A1C test: Another test that may help with long-term diabetes control is the A1C test, measuring blood sugar levels over the past three months. Target levels may vary based on age, weight and activity level.