Get Daily Blood Glucose Testing/medication Log Sheet! - Dlife 2020-2024

Glucose Log This log allows you to record glucose before or after a meal, at bedtime, and overnight. Ask your provider how often you should test your glucose.

Most blood sugar meters allow you to save your results and you can use an app on your cell phone to track your levels. If you don't have a smart phone, keep a written daily record like the one in the photo. You should bring your meter, phone, or paper record with you each time you visit your health care provider.

Usual times to test your blood sugar are before meals and at bedtime. Your provider may ask you to check your blood sugar 2 hours after a meal or even sometimes in the middle of the night. Ask your provider when you should check your blood sugar.

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Drinking plenty of water helps your kidneys flush out excess sugar. One study found that people who drink more water lower their risk for developing high blood sugar levels. And remember, water is the best. Sugary drinks elevate blood sugar by raising it even more.

Specifically, the ADA recommends that preprandial plasma glucose values range from 70 to 130 mg/dl, and peak postprandial levels are targeted at <180 mg/dl. The use of SMBG by a person with diabetes can be helpful in developing a longitudinal glucose profile and as an aid in making day-to-day decisions.

Avoid sugars and refined carbs Don't eat high-sugar foods or simple carbs (including refined grains) the morning of your glucose screening. The body breaks these foods down quickly, leading to a spike in blood sugar levels. That means avoiding breakfast favorites like: Orange juice and other fruit juices.

The good news: “A patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes who's treated with (an oral medication) may only check their glucose a few times a week or month,” says Dr. Kohlenberg. (If you have type 1 diabetes and administer multiple injections each day, you'll need more frequent monitoring.)