DIABETES 101
Getting your head around “diabetes lingo”? Read on…
• When should I test my blood glucose levels (BGLs)? This varies depending on the type of diabetes and your medication, but possible times include before meals, two hours after eating, before bed, before you exercise and if you’re feeling unwell.
• As a guide, if you have type 1 diabetes, a healthy target to aim for is 4-6mmol/L before you eat, and 4-8mmol/L two hours after starting ahours after starting a meal. Ask your doctor or Credentialled Diabetes Educator for more guidance.
