What should my blood sugar numbers be?
What should my blood sugar numbers be?
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What should my blood sugar numbers be?


For most people, good blood sugar levels are

On waking up (before breakfast) 80 to 120
Before meals 80 to 120
2 hours after meals 180 or less
At bedtime 100 to 140

Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar numbers should be.
Print out this chart and record them.

On waking up (before breakfast) ______ to ______
Before meals ______ to ______
2 hours after meals ______ or less      
At bedtime ______ to ______

You and your health care provider will agree on when to check blood sugar using a blood glucose meter. You will do the tests yourself. Be sure to ask your health care provider to teach you how to use the meter.

 
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