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Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Level - FAQs

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Which doctor should I consult to learn more about Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Level?
Consult a Diabetologist or a General Physician with interest in Diabetes

What is HBA1c Test ?
This is a blood test that measures a type of hemoglobin in the blood and accurately indicates the control of diabetes over time. Normally HbA1c is about 6 per cent of the total hemoglobin when a person does not have diabetes.

HbA1c of 7.5 per cent shows fair control of diabetes.

HbA1c above 8.5 per cent shows poor control of diabetes.

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Posted by: rjames Posted on: 05/11/2012

after lunch I often work in the yard for l to 2 hrs and take my test when I come in. Does moving around after a meal increase the sugar in my blood more than sitting for the 2 hours?

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Posted by: mouna(Guest) Posted on: 05/17/2012

any physical activity you perform will contribute to lowering your blood sugar level.

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Posted by: tafitz08(Guest) Posted on: 03/02/2012

Where can I find a blank chart I can print off to keep track of my sugar levels?

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Posted by: naving(Guest) Posted on: 11/20/2011

my blood sugar level before meal is below 100. do i have to chech post meal reading after 2 hrs to know whether i have diabetics or not. navin

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Posted by: michelledale(Guest) Posted on: 02/12/2010

Can anyone please tell me what are the normal sugar levels in a type 2 diabetes, as my husband and I are having problems monitoring him.

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 08/09/2010

When Target levels
Before meals 70 to 140
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal below 180

you have to monitor BG level frequently.

Have you using Blood Glucose Meter for Monitoring?

Regards:
Rajesh Kumar
09569549707

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Posted by: Roses(Guest) Posted on: 11/18/2008

How much time should pass from the time I check my blood sugar and the time that I administer my insulin? Do you have literature or references to share?
Please email me back at your earliest convenience.
Thank you

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