Understand your sugar levels in your blood stream.

Hypo/Hyperglycemia Self-Blood Glucose Monitoring (SBGM) in Diabetes SBGM refers to the process of individuals with diabetes measuring their blood glucose levels at home using a glucose meter. It is an essential tool for managing diabetes and ensuring glycemic control.

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A person is using a white device, possibly a blood glucose meter, on a wooden table. The person is holding the device in one hand while the other hand seems to be touching the tip of a finger, likely for blood sampling.

Blood glucose levels depend on the type and amount of food eaten. It is normal for blood glucose to increase after eating. Infections and stress can also increase blood glucose levels Emphasize the importance of checking blood sugar as instructed by their provider. Emphasize the importance of checking BS at different times of the day and why this is important.

1. Review the difference between this reading (which is a snapshot of BS control) and A1C (which is a three month report card).