Topic Overview

If you have diabetes, talk with your health professional (if you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for blood sugar problems. Post the completed form in a convenient place to remind yourself when you should test your blood sugar.

I need to test my blood sugar ____ times a day.

The times to test each day are: ___ Before breakfast. ___ After breakfast. ___ Before lunch. ___ After lunch. ___ Before dinner. ___ After dinner. ___ At bedtime. Other times: ____________________________________.

I need to test my blood sugar at these other times when I am ill:

I need to call my health professional if my blood sugar is below ____.

I need to call my health professional if my blood sugar is above ____.

Other questions about blood sugar testing:

Related Information

• Diabetes: Checking your blood sugar
• Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugar

Credits

Author	Judy Dundas
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
Last Updated	November 4, 2009