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You should regularly monitor your blood glucose. This will ensure your treatment is working properly and will help prevent or delay the onset of complications.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels need not be a hassle and plays an active part in your ability to maintain a happy, enjoyable life.
Keep asking questions about blood glucose testing and keep practising blood testing until you feel confident and comfortable about your technique.
Several factors, including equipment faults and human error, may influence the reliability of your test results.
Record your results in a record book and take them to your diabetes advisers on each visit.
