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USER'S GUIDE
Chapter 4. Understanding Your
Blood Glucose Test Results
Always record your results in logbook. The logbook assists in keeping a record of blood
glucose results, along with information on food intake, exercise, and medication.
Recent Diabetes Findings
In 1993 the National Institute of Health concluded an extensive long-term study of
people with Type I diabetes, the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) found
that by keeping your blood glucose close to the level of people without diabetes you
could reduce the risk of complications involving the eyes, kidneys, and nervous system
by approximately 60%.
What This Means for You
Frequent blood glucose testing is the best means you have for keeping track of how well
you are doing with the factors that can affect your diabetes: medication, diet, exercise,
and stress management. Blood glucose test results can also tell you whether your
diabetes is changing in ways that might require an adjustment to your treatment plan.
How often you need to test your blood glucose is different from person to person. Your
healthcare professional will guide you. After deciding when and how often you should
test, it is important that you make testing part of your daily routine.
