Suggestions show that testing should be done at any of the following times before each meal:
• 1 or 2 hours after a meal
• Before a bedtime snack
• In the middle of the night
• Before physical activity
• After physical activity
Ask your healthcare team when it is best to check your blood glucose. You may want to check at different times of the day to get an idea of how well your treatment program is working for you.
Source: BIONIME Suggestion & Joslin Diabetes Center available at www.joslin.org
