Blood Sugar

Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream.

People with diabetes are at risk of both high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Checking your blood sugar levels can help you identify and treat these problems early. It can also help you learn how your body responds to different treatments, such as diet changes, medication, and exercise.

How to check your Blood Sugar Levels

• You Can purchase and over the counter , finger prick Blood Glucose Monitor

• Your Doctor can prescribe you a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

Blood sugar targets for people with diabetes:

• Your blood sugar measurement will be in the form of milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)

• Before a meal: 80-130 mg/dL

• 1-2 hours after the start of a meal: less than 180 mg/dL

You can have your doctor check your A1-C Levels

What Is A1C ?

A blood test called the A1C test can provide a picture of your average blood glucose level over the past two to three months. The higher the levels, the greater your risk of developing diabetes complications. Your doctor or health care professional will determine how often you need the test, but usually, you’ll have it at least twice a year if you’re meeting your treatment goals.

• If your A1C level is between 5.7 and less than 6.5%, your levels have been in the prediabetes range.

• If you have an A1C level of 6.5% or higher, your levels were in the diabetes range.