Testing

There are several types of testing, all of which are helpful because they let you know how your diabetes plan is working. Through testing you can make sure you’re in tight control of your blood sugar, which will help reduce the complications that can happen.

Tips for improving self-testing How can you get the most correct blood sugar results? We can help with tips on improving your self-testing.

Blood sugar testing, often called self-testing, tells you how much sugar is in your blood at any point in time. This testing tells you how your treatment plan is working for you at the time of your test and if you need to make any meal, medication and exercise changes right away.

By checking the acids, called ketones, in your bloodstream you can make sure your body isn't burning fat instead of sugar. Ketone testing helps you avoid a medical emergency.

In one day, your blood sugar levels change a lot. The best way to control your blood sugar levels from day-to-day is by self-testing regularly. However, self-testing cannot give you a long-term picture. A1C testing gives you the big picture by telling you your average blood sugar level over the last 2 to 3 months, and if you need to make overall changes to your treatment plan.