Question of the Week: How Often To Check Blood Glucose?

A reader submitted the following question for discussion on my blog, "How often should I check my glucose if I have type 2 diabetes?"

Blood glucose monitoring is an essential part of proper diabetes care. If you take insulin to manage your type 2 diabetes, your medical professional may recommend blood sugar testing one to three times daily , depending on the number of doses you take.

Ideal times for testing are usually before and after meals and before bedtime.

If you manage type 2 diabetes with other medications or with diet and exercise alone, you may be able to test your blood sugar level less often.

Most importantly, keep a log with the results of your testing so that you can track how well your current diabetes plan is working with your doctor or Certified Diabetes Educator.

Discuss blood glucose testing with your medical professional to see what is best for your plan.