Prevention

The following suggestions can help keep your blood sugar within your target range:

• Follow your diabetes meal plan. If you take insulin or oral diabetes medication, it's important that you be consistent about the amount and timing of your meals and snacks. The food you eat must be in balance with the insulin working in your body.
• Monitor your blood sugar. Depending on your treatment plan, you may check and record your blood sugar level several times a week or several times a day. Careful monitoring is the only way to make sure that your blood sugar level remains within your target range. Note when your glucose readings are above or below your goal range.
• Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• Adjust your medication if you change your physical activity. The adjustment depends on the blood sugar test results and on the type and length of the activity.