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SD CodeFree™ BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
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Testing Your Blood Sugar
Normal Blood Glucose Readings
The normal fasting blood glucose range for an
adult without diabetes is 74 - 106 mg/dL(4.1 -
5.8mmol/L).
1
Two hours after meals, the blood glucose
range for an adult without diabetes is less than
140 mg/dL (7.7 mmol/L).
2
• Fasting:74to106mg/dLor
4.07 - 5.83 mmol/L
• 2hoursaftermeals:<140mg/dLor
<(7.7mmol/L).
What This Means For You
Frequent blood glucose testing is the best
means to track how you are managing your
diabetes. Regular testing helps you track the
eects of medications, diet, exercise, and stress
management. Blood glucose test results can
also tell you if your diabetes is changing. This
mayalertyoutoadjustyourtreatmentplan.
Always consult your healthcare professional
beforemakinganyadjustments.
Frequency of Testing
Work with your healthcare professional to
decide when and how often to test. This will
depend on such things as age, type of diabetes
and medications. It is important to make
testing part of your daily routine.