Who Should Check Blood Glucose?

April 30, 2005 (Press Release) -- Who Should Check Blood Glucose?



Experts feel that anyone with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood glucose. The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose checks if you have diabetes and are:

taking insulin or diabetes pills

on intensive insulin therapy

pregnant

having a hard time controlling your blood glucose levels

having severe low blood glucose levels or ketones from high blood glucose levels

having low blood glucose levels without the usual warning signs