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Suggestion and Reference
Suggested Blood Glucose Testing Time and Target Goals
Tracking your blood glucose concentration through frequent testing is an important
part of proper diabetes care. Your healthcare professional will help you to decide
the normal target range for your glucose levels. They will also help you determine
when and how often to test your blood glucose. Some suggested times are:
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When you wake up (fasting level)
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Before
breakfast
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1-2 hours after breakfast
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Before
lunch
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1-2 hours after lunch
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Before or after exercise
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Before
dinner
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1-2 hours after dinner
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Before
bedtime
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After
a
snack
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At 2 or 3 AM, if taking insulin
You may need to test more often whenever
1
:
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You add or adjust your medication for diabetes.
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You think your blood glucose levels may be too low or too high.
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You are ill, or feeling uncomfortable over long periods of time.
Expect blood glucose levels for people without diabetes
2
:
Time
Range, mg/dL
Range, mmol/L
Fasting and Before Meals
70-100
3.9-5.6
2 Hours after Meals
Less than 140
Less than 7.8
Talk to your healthcare professional to set your own daily blood glucose target
ranges.
Time of Day
Your Target Range
Waking up (Fasting level)
Before meals
2 hours after meals
Bedtime
2 AM to 3 AM
Other
(Note: 1 mmol/L = 18 mg/dL)
