If you have diabetes, it is important to check your blood sugar as often as your physician tells you to. Keeping your blood sugar level under control can help prevent or delay a wide variety of complications related to diabetes.

Check Your Blood Sugar
Regularly
Diabetes does not affect everyone the same way. One person may feel fine with a blood sugar level that makes another person tired and shaky. You may need to test your blood sugar level as often as four times a day or only twice a week, depending on your physician’s advice. Your health care professional can teach you how to check your blood sugar level.

People with type 2 diabetes generally have a more stable blood sugar level than people with type 1. But people with type 2 diabetes may have a high glucose level and not notice it. This can cause serious complications, so it is especially important to test regularly. You can use a glucose monitor to check your blood sugar level.

Take Medicines as Prescribed
You may need insulin or other medicines to control your diabetes. These medicines help keep your blood sugar level in the range that is best for you — but they work only if you take them on schedule. If you take your medicine but do not feel well, talk with your physician.