Monitoring and Testing

	One important part of staying healthy with your diabetes is being aware of some important numbers. The more you know about your body, the better you and your physician can adjust lifestyle and treatment to help you avoid problems and complications. Click on the article name or Learn More button to read the full article.
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Blood Glucose Monitoring Learn about why you need to know your blood glucose numbers and the importance of blood glucose monitoring. Self-Monitoring Get familiar with the basics of blood glucose self-monitoring. A1C Test Read about the A1C test and why it is important to have one regularly. Ketones Find out why and when you should test for ketones. Other Important Tests Get smart about the other important numbers to know.

Source: Information published by the US Department of Health and Human Services™ National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

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