When should I test my blood sugar?

There is no specific best time of day to test your blood sugar, because it can vary by patient, and some patients are recommended to test at varying times throughout the day.

Additionally, checking your blood sugar levels around 2 hours after completing a large meal can provide you with useful insights about the way your individual body processes food. It can also help you monitor how effectively any diabetes treatments you’re using are functioning.

If you check your blood sugar levels first thing in the morning before you’ve eaten or drank anything, this will tell you what your fasted blood sugar levels are, which can also be useful for those controlling prediabetes or diabetes.

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