Importance of Blood Sugar Monitoring for Diabetes

Blood sugar monitoring involves regularly checking the levels of glucose in the blood to manage diabetes effectively and prevent complications.
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Blood Sugar Monitoring FAQ


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What is blood sugar monitoring?

Blood sugar monitoring means checking the glucose level in the blood by using a finger prick blood sugar test kit. People with diabetes must monitor their glucose closely and take action to avoid it becoming too high or too low.

Do glucose monitors measure blood sugar?

Glucose monitors do not measure blood sugar but instead measure the amount of sugar in the fluid surrounding your cells. This is known as interstitial fluid. In type 1 diabetes, the body cannot make sufficient insulin7, the hormone that manages blood glucose levels.

Should I monitor my blood glucose all the time?

It's best to monitor your blood glucose all the time using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). You can choose between real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) and intermittent-scanning continuous blood glucose monitor (isCGM, also called 'flash').

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