Stay off the blood-sugar roller coaster!
To stay in good control by keeping within your target range, you need to balance all these factors:
- Insulin
- Blood tests
- Food
- Exercise
- Stress
And the number is...
What was your latest hemoglobin A1c result? Why have an HbA1c test? It's an average of what your past
three month's blood sugars have been. It tells your doctor what your overall control was like. If your blood-sugar
levels are in your target range at least half the time, your HbA1c will probably be OK.
Tips for checking your blood sugar
- Take it slow. Watch your parent(s) do it.
- Start keeping records of your blood-sugar levels before trying to test yourself.
- Ask your diabetes team to show you the basics.
- Take it one step at a time. Be patient and don't rush.
It's a cinch!
Everyone knows that blood sugar monitoring is a daily activity, like brushing your teeth. Other daily activities for
someone living with diabetes include taking injections (or changing your site every third day if you wear a pump), eating snacks,
exercise, and wearing an ID bracelet or necklace. Though sometimes it's a drag, doing these activities every day helps keep your
diabetes in control.
