Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (blood sugar) is important for assessing treatment effectiveness and to inform nutrition therapy, physical activity, and medications to achieve the best possible glucose control. Persons with diabetes should check their blood glucose levels at least once daily.
In Virginia, in 2005, 62.1 percent of adults with diabetes reported checking their blood glucose
levels at least once per day.

Healthy People 2010 Objective:
(5-17) Increase the proportion of adults with diabetes who perform self-blood-glucose-monitoring at least once daily to 61 percent.

American Diabetes Association Recommendation:
Blood sugar rates for persons with diabetes should be 90-130 before meals. It is implied that self-blood-glucose-monitoring should be performed before each meal.

Source: VA BRFSS, 1999-2005
Data Note: Percents are weighted towards annual population estimates and age-adjusted.

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