How do I test my own blood glucose?

To do SMBG, you use a tiny drop of blood from a finger stick and a meter to measure your
blood glucose level. Be sure you know how to do the test the correct way. Also, ask your
health care team whether your meter gives the results as plasma or whole blood glucose.
Most new meters provide the results as plasma glucose.

What is a good self-testing blood glucose goal?

Set your goals with your health care team. Blood glucose goals for most people with
diabetes when self-testing are:

 

Whole Blood Values
Before meals	80 – 120
1 to 2 hours after meals	less than 170

 

Plasma Values
Before meals	90 – 130
1 to 2 hours after meals	less than 180