5 times when you should test your blood sugar

This Week's Tip 5 times when you should test your blood sugar When should I test my blood sugar? It is recommended that you talk to your doctor or certified diabetes educator about specific blood glucose testing times. Together, you can decide on a plan that will help you achieve your blood glucose management goals. In general, blood glucose testing can be done at any of the following times: Fasting (testing first thing in the morning before you've had anything to eat or drink) Before any other meal (lunch and/or dinner) 2 hours after any meal (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) Before going to bed Anytime you feel ""funny"" (high and/or low blood sugar can be affect how you feel) How to Interpret Your Blood Sugar Readings More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Black Bean Hummus Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 16  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 32.9 Total Fat: 0.7 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 4.0 mg Total Carbs: 5.3 g   Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g Protein: 1.7 g View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean Hummus by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community Can a Diabetes Diet Include Fruit? (Secrets of Success) Points to-day! (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy