Measuring and Managing Blood Sugar Levels
If you have type 2 diabetes, keeping track of blood sugar levels is an important factor in managing your overall health. It is important to understand the process for measuring your blood sugar and the factors that can influence your blood sugar levels.
- dLife provides an overview on blood sugar testing
- The American Heart Association explains the importance of knowing and monitoring your blood cholesterol, pressure and sugar levels
- The Joslin Diabetes Center gives an overview of the Glycemic Index, which measures the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels, and provides useful information on high blood sugar levels
- The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinologists have developed a guideline for glycemic control, which discusses each class of diabetes medication
