Monitoring

Learn why monitoring your blood glucose is helpful in your diabetes management, and the parts of a blood glucose record.

Watch this clip to understand what continuous blood glucose monitoring is and its benefits, and a basic overview of how it works.

Watch this to learn what a blood glucose meter is.

Watch this video to see what a continuous glucose monitor is.

Learn about the connection between your A1c blood test result and your risk for developing the long-term complications of diabetes.

This simple test measures the amount of glucose in your blood over a period of time. We also call glucose "blood sugar." A higher-than-normal glucose reading is a sign that you have diabetes, or that you are at risk of developing it. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This simple test measures the amount of glucose in your blood over time. We also call glucose "blood sugar." If you have diabetes, this test helps us monitor your glucose to see how well your treatment plan is working. Let's take a moment to learn more.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need to learn how to take your blood sugar readings using a home blood glucose meter. Watch this instructional program to learn how to test with accuracy and minimal discomfort. Includes information on target levels, how to treat a blood sugar low, logging, and more.

This test measures the amount of ketones in the blood or urine. Ketones are acids that build up to a toxic level when the body does not have enough insulin. The presence of ketones can show that a person who has diabetes is experiencing a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. This is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening.