Diabetes Management in 10 Minutes or Less

Photo by: Steve Pomberg

Take a Quick Test
Put your glucose monitor on your nightstand to remind you to check blood sugar first thing in the morning. Depending on your diabetes treatment, your doctor will advise you how often you should check your blood sugars. For most people, the target range before meals is between 70 and 130 mg/dL. Within an hour or two after a meal, your glucose target should be less than 180 mg/dL.

Photo by: Steve Pomberg

Take a Quick Test
Put your glucose monitor on your nightstand to remind you to check blood sugar first thing in the morning. Depending on your diabetes treatment, your doctor will advise you how often you should check your blood sugars. For most people, the target range before meals is between 70 and 130 mg/dL. Within an hour or two after a meal, your glucose target should be less than 180 mg/dL.