Diabetes Testing:
No Appointment Necessary

Aired on Lifetime Television
Sunday, March 26 and May 14, 2006
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What's the best way for diabetics to test blood sugar levels? Blood glucose monitoring can actually be done at any time of the day. You should try to test at specific times and at the same time each day. If you are wondering when that time is for you, check with your doctor. Some doctors will tell you to test around certain events, like after meals, exercise, or taking certain medications to see how they impact you. If you are wondering about the best place to test, you have choices that were not available years ago. You can take blood from your finger tip, arm or both. Today's blood glucose monitoring systems require less blood, and thankfully, cause less pain. Chart your results. You can learn a lot about yourself, and whether you need to change your routine to keep your diabetes in check.