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Know your blood sugar levels

If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar (glucose) level within your target range can help you feel good today and stay healthy for the future.

There are two ways to measure your blood sugar:

• The A1C test is a laboratory test that measures the average level of sugar in your blood over the past 2 to 3 months. This test shows if your blood sugar level stayed near your target range most of the time, or if it was too high or too low.
• Self-monitoring tests are self-tests of your blood sugar. These tests will show you what your blood glucose level is at the time you take the test.
• The two tests help you and your health care team see if your diabetes care plan is working well.

The A1C test
Why should I have an A1C test? The A1C test lets you and your health care team know if your diabetes care plan has been working well for the past 2 to 3 months. It will also help them decide what type and amount of medicine you need.

What should my A1C target range be? For many people with diabetes, the A1C goal is less than 7. You and your healthcare team will decide what your A1C target range should be.

If your A1C level stays too high, it can increase the chance that you will have eye, kidney, nerve, and heart problems.

How often should I get an A1C test? You should take the A1C test at least twice a year. You should have it more often if your results are too high, if you change your diabetes treatment, or if you want to get pregnant.

What if I want to get pregnant? Talk to your health care team before you get pregnant. Your doctor can help you reach a target A1C range that allows your baby to develop well. If you are already pregnant, visit your doctor immediately.

Self-monitoring blood sugar tests
Why should I have self-monitoring tests? Self-monitoring tests will let you know if certain things (such as physical activity, stress, medicine, and food) raise or lower your blood sugar. These tests give you the information you need to make good decisions to help you better control your diabetes.

Keep a record of your results. Watch for when your blood sugar gets very high or low. At each visit, talk with your healthcare team about the results of your self-monitoring tests. Ask them what you can do when your blood sugar is not within your target range.

How do I check my blood sugar? Blood sugar meters use a small drop of blood to tell you how much sugar you have in your blood at the moment. Ask your healthcare team how you can get the supplies you need. They can also teach you how to use them.

What is a good target range for my self-tests? Many people with diabetes try to keep their blood sugar between 80 and 130 before meals. About two hours after you start eating, the range should be below 180. The target range for your blood sugar level may be different if you are older (if you are over 65 years of age). and you have had diabetes for a long time. It might be different if you have other health problems like heart disease or your blood sugar gets too low. Ask your healthcare team what range is best for you.

Can my blood sugar level get too low? Yes, it can. If you are shaky, sweaty, or hungry, check your blood sugar to see if it is below your target range. Always carry something sweet with you, such as 4 hard candies or sugar tablets. If your blood sugar is too low, take sugar tablets or candy. If this happens to you often, tell your health care team, and ask what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.

How often should I check my blood sugar? Self-monitoring tests are usually done before and after meals and at bedtime. People who need insulin need to check their blood sugar more often than people who do not take insulin. Check with your health care team about your schedule for self-testing.

What other tests are important for good diabetes control? You should check your blood pressure and cholesterol (a type of fat in the blood). Your health care team can also tell you what goals you should have for these two levels. Keeping these levels within your target range will help lower your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

How do I pay for these exams? Medicare and most health insurances cover the cost of the A1C test and the cholesterol test, as well as some supplies for self-monitoring tests. Find out what your health insurance plan covers for you, or ask your healthcare team to help you see how you can cover these expenses. For more information about Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov External link

What's the use of making so much effort? It can be hard to find the time to do a blood sugar self-test. It can also be difficult to go to such lengths to control your diabetes and see your blood sugar not stay in the target range. Remember that your A1C and self-test results are to help you, not to judge you.

For many people, taking self-monitoring tests and using these results to manage their diabetes can work well. It is easier for these people to take control of their diabetes to feel good today and stay healthy in the future.

Juan visits his health care team
Juan and his health care team review all of his test results to get a better idea of ​​how his diabetes care plan is working.

At each visit, Juan and his team:

• They review your A1C, cholesterol, and blood pressure test results, as well as your record of your blood sugar self-monitoring test results.

They check to see if you are achieving your goals.
In Juan's visit to the doctor today, they notice that his A1C test is very high. He talks with his healthcare team to see what he can do to bring his levels closer to his target range.

Together they decide that Juan:

• You will increase your daily walk after dinner to 30 minutes.
• You will do the self-monitoring test at bedtime to see if exercising more is helping to lower your blood sugar.
• You will call your doctor in a month. Your doctor may change or adjust your medications if your self-monitoring test results are still outside of your target range.
• The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services is a joint program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ), with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.

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