Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugar
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to start monitoring your blood sugar levels at home.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor.
If you haven't talked with your doctor about when and how often to test your blood sugar, do so during your next visit. On the blood sugar testing times form
(What is a PDF document?), record the times you need to check your blood sugar each day, and record when you are stressed or ill.
If you would like more information on blood sugar monitoring, the following resources are available:
Computerized records
Many blood sugar meter manufacturers offer computer software programs that allow blood sugar test results to be compiled and analyzed on your home computer. The computer results can then be printed out and carried with you when you visit your doctor. Some programs allow you to send the information to the doctor electronically.
Organization
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org Web Address: www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. ADA also provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: December 4, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Lois Jovanovic, MD - Endocrinology | |
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