Keeping Your Blood Sugar Level Steady
Diabetes experts recommend regularly checking your blood sugar levels and keeping a blood sugar log. But why?
Controlling blood sugar levels is important because it may delay or reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
Blood Sugar Control: Target Blood Glucose Levels
The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) recommended guidelines for a healthy range of blood glucose levels are:
Before meals or upon waking: 90-130 mg/dL
2 hours after the start of a meal: <180 mg/dL
It is very important to check your blood sugar regularly every day and keep a record of your results. When you keep a good record and show it to your healthcare provider, you have a good picture of your body's response to your diabetes care plan. Blood sugar level checks let you see what works and what doesn't. This allows you and your healthcare provider, dietitian, or nurse educator to make needed changes.
Make Blood Sugar Control Your Goal!
An A1C test is a test that measures your average blood sugar levels over a 2-3 month period. The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C goal of less than 7% for people with diabetes.
Work closely with your healthcare provider to establish a personalized goal for you.
If your A1C is not under control, talk to your healthcare provider about changes to your LANTUS® dose, your other medications or your diet and exercise routine.
