Blood Sugar
Keeping your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible through proper dietary changes, exercise, and/or medication and insulin therapy is the key to good diabetes control. Avoiding highs and lows will not only make you feel better, but will significantly reduce your risk of diabetes complications. The only way to make sure your blood sugar levels are in target range is to test frequently each day and to get regular A1c tests from your healthcare provider. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)1 recommends the following general blood glucose testing goals for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes:
Preprandial* (fasting, or before a meal) - <110 mg/dl (6.1 mmol/l)
Two hours postprandial (after the start of a meal) - <140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/l)
A1c (three month blood glucose average) – 6.5% or lower