As the main aim of Diabetes treatment is to keep your blood glucose levels in normal or near-normal range, monitoring blood glucose levels is one of the best ways of determining how well a Diabetes treatment plan is working.
With Self-blood glucose monitoring, you can know your blood glucose level at any time for e.g. fasting (before breakfast or 2 hours after meals). It helps prevent the immediate and potentially serious consequences of very high or very low blood glucose.
SMBG can be used by you to avoid acute complications and increase safety in the following situations: Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), Hypoglycemia, Periods of illness or post-surgery, Exercise, Adjustment of Diabetes Medications, Evaluation of Effects of Other Medication Therapies, Preconception Planning, and Pregnancy.
SMBG not only improves glycemic control in individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes but also improves their overall health. It is particularly important during pregnancy, where it has been shown that intensive glycemic control significantly benefits foetal outcomes.
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