Summary
This is a routine measurement of blood glucose level.
It is also called as “blood sugar” level, which changes throughout the day. Monitoring is an important part of diabetes management.
How to control it
How is blood sugar monitored? It can be done by testing a drop of blood with a glucometer. Usually, a drop of blood is obtained by pricking the fingertip.
It is also possible to use a continuous glucose monitoring system. Instead of a blood sample, a tiny sensor is placed under the skin, which measures blood glucose levels and sends updates wirelessly.
What are healthy parameters?
Blood glucose is measured in milligrams per liter. So what are the right values ? Well, if you measure it before a meal, it should be between 70 and 130. If you measure it one or two hours after a meal, it should be less than 180. When the blood glucose level is not within these ranges, it is a serious problem. When it is too high it is called “hyperglycemia,” and when it is too low it is called “hypoglycemia.” Both of these conditions are life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention.
Conclusion
Glucose monitoring may initially be an inconvenience, but over time it becomes routine. With careful planning, it is possible to ensure an active and healthy lifestyle.
Overview
This is a routine measurement of your bloodglucose level. We also call it your “blood sugar”level. It changes throughout the day. Monitoring it isan important part of diabetes management.
How do you monitor it?
How do you monitor your blood glucose? Well, youcan do it by testing a drop of blood with a glucosemeter. Commonly, you get the blood by prickingyour finger. You can also use a continuousmonitoring system. Instead of a blood sample, ituses a tiny sensor placed under your skin. Thesensor measures your blood glucose levels andsends you updates wirelessly.
What is a healthy range?
We measure blood glucose in milligrams perdeciliter. What’s a healthy range? Well, if youmeasure it before a meal, it should be between 70and 130. If you measure it one to two hours after ameal, it should be less than 180. When your bloodglucose level falls outside of these ranges, it’s aserious problem. When it’s too high, we say youhave “hyperglycemia.” When it’s too low, we sayyou have “hypoglycemia.” Both of these conditionsare life threatening. They require immediatemedical care.
Conclusion
Glucose monitoring can be an inconvenience. Butover time, it becomes routine. With carefulplanning, you can still have an active and healthylifestyle.
