Your blood glucose log

Print your blood glucose log now

If you just learned you have type 2 diabetes or have recently added a medication, you’ll need to check your blood sugar (called glucose) as directed by your health provider. Sometimes you will check blood sugar 1 to 2 hours after a meal to see the effect of food on your blood sugar levels.

You play an important role in the successful management of your type 2 diabetes. Your body feels and works best when your blood sugar level is in your target range. Check with your health professional to determine your target range.

Start with these important steps:

• Print out your blood glucose log every week.
• Fill out the log on a daily basis to record your blood sugar levels, meals, activities, and medications.
• When you visit your health professional, bring your log with you so you can talk about how you are doing.

Remember:

• Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition, but you can manage it successfully.
• Treating type 2 diabetes is different for each person.
• Knowledge is power. Learn to self-manage your type 2 diabetes.

How to use your blood glucose log

Your blood glucose log can help you get started by tracking your blood sugar levels, meals, activities, and medications.

Before you fill out the log, print out and enter your information into the Self-Management Plan below and set your goals with your health professional.

The next section then shows you how to fill out the blood glucose log. At the end, you’ll find self-assessment sheets for you to complete 3 days before you see your health professional.

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Your daily blood glucose log

This is an example of how to fill out the blood glucose log:

1. Enter the starting date of the week.
2. Write in your target blood glucose range as decided by you and your health professional.
3. Enter the number of grams of carbohydrate (Carb) consumed.
4. Each time you check your blood glucose level, enter the result on the line (before/after breakfast, lunch, etc).
5. Write in your minutes of physical activity per day.
6. After you have taken your medications each day, place a check mark in the chart.

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Your self-assessment

Complete three days of this section before seeing your health professional. It will give a picture of your most recent activities and indicate if your blood sugar is in target range.

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