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Diabetes - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) - Timing & Values
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What is the ideal time to check the blood glucose level? |
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For people with diabetes: The timing of the test should be either before or after a meal. It is generally recommended that the test be done before breakfast, lunch or dinner or they should be done two hours after breakfast, lunch or dinner. During pregnancy: The timing of test again can be either before breakfast, lunch or dinner; however, post-meal readings should be taken - 1-1.5 hours after food. In some cases midnight blood glucose may be required to be checked. The ideal blood glucose level control should be as follows:
Glucose level mentioned in blood are in mg/dl. To convert mmol/litre into mg/dl (milligrams per deci-litre) the value should be multiplied by 18 (eg. 10 mmol/dl is same as 180mg/dl) |
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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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mouna(Guest)
Posted on: 05/17/2012 any physical activity you perform will contribute to lowering your blood sugar level.
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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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