How to manage Blood Sugar levels

JHUBEI CITY, Taiwan - June 24, 2022 - PRLog -- How can I check my blood sugar?

Use a blood sugar meter or a continuous glucose monitor to check your blood sugar. A blood sugar meter measures the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip.

When should I check my blood sugar?

How often you check your blood sugar depends on the type of diabetes you have and if you take any diabetes medicines.

Typical times to check your blood sugar include:

• When you first wake up, before you eat or drink anything.
• Before a meal.
• Two hours after a meal.
• At bedtime.

What are blood sugar targets?

A blood sugar target is the range you try to reach as much as possible. These are typical targets:

• Before a meal: 80 to 130 mg/dL.
• Two hours after the start of a meal: Less than 180 mg/dL.

Signs of low blood sugar are different for everyone. Common symptoms include:

• Shaking.
• Sweating.
• Nervousness or anxiety.
• Irritability or confusion.
• Dizziness.
• Hunger.

How can I treat low blood sugar?

Carry supplies for treating low blood sugar with you. If you feel shaky, sweaty, or very hungry or have other symptoms, check your blood sugar. Even if you don't have symptoms but think you may have low blood sugar, check it. If your blood sugar is lower than 70 mg/dL.

What causes blood sugar to be high?

Many things can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), including being sick, being stressed, eating more than planned, and not giving yourself enough insulin. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to long-term, serious health problems. Symptoms of high blood sugar include:

• Feeling very tired.
• Feeing thirsty.
• Having blurry vision.
• Needing to urinate (pee) more often.

How can I treat high blood sugar?

Talk to your doctor about how to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range. Your doctor may suggest the following:

• Be more active. Regular exercise can help keep your blood sugar levels on track. Important: don't exercise if ketones are present in your urine. This can make your blood sugar go even higher.
• Take medicine as instructed. If your blood sugar is often high, your doctor may change how much medicine you take or when you take it.
• Follow your diabetes meal plan. Ask your doctor or dietitian for help if you're having trouble sticking to it.
• Check your blood sugar as directed by your doctor. Check more often if you're sick or if you're concerned about high or low blood sugar.
• Talk to your doctor about adjusting how much insulin you take and what types of insulin (such as short-acting) to use.

Monitor your blood sugar using our Daily + sugar Monitor (https://docsunhealth.com/dailysugar/).

Source

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/manage-blood-sugar.html