What do I need to know

about blood glucose level?

 

You need to know what your blood glucose target ranges should be.

 Ask your doctor:

 

1. What should my blood glucose range be when I wake up and test it in the morning?

 

2. What should my blood glucose range be before l eat each meal?

 

3. What should my blood glucose range be before I go to bed?

 

4. What should my blood glucose range be before I exercise?

 

How to test your blood glucose level.

 You can use a visual strip or a meter. Both ways require a finger prick and a small drop of blood placed on a test strip.

 Talk to your doctor or diabetes educator about the various methods, and which one is right for you.

 When you decide, make sure you receive the proper training.

 Ask about:

 

• the size of the drop of blood;

 

• the type of test strips to use;

 

• how to clean your meter;

 

• how to check to see if your meter is accurate.

Your province or territory may subsidize the cost of injection and testing supplies.

 Call your local Canadian Diabetes Association office to find out if this applies to you.