Guidelines

InSIGHT
Your visual guide to the guidelines

Blood Glucose Monitoring

People with diabetes using insulin may need to check
their blood glucose (blood sugar) at these times:
• Fasting
• Prior to meals and snacks
• Bedtime
• Prior to exercise
• If low blood glucose is suspected
• After treating low blood glucose levels until
blood glucose rises to target range
• Prior to and while performing critical
tasks such as driving

Individuals not on insulin may find

blood glucose monitoring helpful
when changing diet, during physical
activity, and/or taking medications.

This infographic is based on recommendations from the ADA’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2023
There are some substances
that may interfere with glucose
meter accuracy such as vitamin
C and acetaminophen.

Learn more at diabetes.org | 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)

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