How often should you check blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes?

People with type 2 diabetes should take a blood sugar reading at least once a day. Some may need to test as frequently as seven times a day.

What is the best reading for type 2 diabetes?

The American Diabetes Association recommends aiming for a blood sugar level between 70 to 130 mg/dl before meals and less than 180 mg/dl one to two hours after a meal. To keep your blood sugar within this range, follow a healthy, well-rounded diet and eat meals and snacks on a consistent schedule.

What is a good number for type 2 diabetes in the morning?

Fasting blood sugar (in the morning, before eating): under 100 mg/dL. 1 hour after a meal: 90 to 130 mg/dL. 2 hours after a meal: 90 to 110 mg/dL. 5 or more hours after eating: 70 to 90 mg/dL.

Why does my blood sugar fluctuate from finger to finger?

Ans. Blood sugar may vary from finger to finger. It is a common sight because contamination is the main culprit behind this. A small amount of food residue on your fingertips can compromise the reading. Touching or cutting a fruit before testing blood glucose can result in sky-high reading!

What finger do you use to take a glucose test?

As advised by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is best to use the middle finger or ring finger. Avoid collecting blood from the little finger for the blood glucose test. The skin in the little finger is thinner than the other fingers.

How often should I check my blood sugar for type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes. If you take insulin to manage type 2 diabetes, your doctor may recommend blood sugar testing a few times a day, depending on the type and amount of insulin you use. Testing is usually recommended before meals and at bedtime if you’re taking multiple daily injections.

How do you test your blood sugar at the Mayo Clinic?

By Mayo Clinic Staff. If you have diabetes, self-testing your blood sugar (blood glucose) can be an important tool in managing your treatment plan and preventing diabetes complications. You can test your blood sugar at home with a portable electronic device (glucose meter) that measures sugar level in a small drop of your blood.