How often should you take blood sugar?

Answer 1

It depends on how bad your Diabetes is. Initially I had to test before meals, then two hours after a meal and then again at bedtime. Now I usually test a few times a week or more when I'm sick. My blood sugar has been running at pretty good levels. If in doubt, check with your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Answer 2

As regularly as possible. When diabetic, you cannot know if you should eat sugar or inject if you do not know where you blood sugar levels are. I tend to test:

When I wake up

Before meals

Before excercise

2 hours after meals

After Excercise

Before Sleep

Whenever I feel symptoms of being hyper or hypo

Answer 3

Well if your doctor has told you that you are a diabetic, you should start as soon as possible. You should check your glucose levels before you eat and, not necessary but best, before you go to bed. Also, if you begin to feel symptoms of low blood sugar, or high blood sugar. If your doctor tells you another method, follow his instructions.

Answer 4

Testing first thing in the morning, before eating, gives glucose levels after a time of fasting - this, apparently, is helpful for a doctor to know. If you test two hours after eating, you get an idea of how well your body handles food. This, also, is of interest to doctors.

Some people can get good a good result after fasting, but a less than good result two hours after eating. And vice versa.

I am not a health care professional, so please treat my answer as simply the opinion of a layperson (who has some personal experience with this matter).

Answer 5

before and after you eat...before bed would also be a good idea.

Answer 6

Around 15 minutes. It all depends on the person though

Answer 7

The best time to measure blood glucose levels is between 4 and 7 hours after a meal as this will give the most accurate reading. The normal level then is between 70 and 100 milligrams.