{"id":4438,"date":"2022-05-23T13:45:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T20:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/?p=4438"},"modified":"2022-05-23T13:45:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T20:45:26","slug":"manage-blood-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/manage-blood-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Manage Blood Sugar<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease<\/a>, vision loss<\/a>, and kidney disease<\/a>. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood. Find answers below to common questions about blood sugar for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a blood sugar meter (also called a glucometer) or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to check your blood sugar<\/a>. A blood sugar meter measures the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip. A CGM uses a sensor inserted under the skin to measure your blood sugar every few minutes. If you use a CGM, you\u2019ll still need to test daily with a blood sugar meter to make sure your CGM readings are accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I check my blood sugar?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often you check your blood sugar depends on the type of diabetes<\/a> you have and if you take any diabetes medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical times to check your blood sugar include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n