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Monitoring blood sugar levels is essential for managing diabetes effectively. Regularly reviewing these results helps you and your healthcare team make informed decisions about your care plan. Adjustments to medication, diet, and activity can improve health outcomes and prevent complications.
Understanding Your Monitoring Results
Blood sugar readings provide insight into how your body responds to food, activity, and medication. Consistent monitoring helps identify patterns and triggers that affect your blood glucose levels. Keeping a record of your results is crucial for making accurate adjustments.
When to Adjust Your Care Plan
You should consider adjusting your care plan if you notice persistent high or low blood sugar levels. Consult your healthcare provider if your readings regularly fall outside your target range. Changes may be necessary to improve control and reduce the risk of complications.
Common Adjustments Based on Results
- Medication: Your doctor may modify your insulin or oral medication doses.
- Diet: Adjust carbohydrate intake or meal timing to stabilize blood sugar.
- Physical Activity: Incorporate or increase activity levels to improve glucose control.
- Monitoring Frequency: Increase testing to better understand fluctuations.