Monitoring, recording and understanding your blood glucose levels (BGLs), often referred to as blood sugar levels, is important for both you and your health care team. Why is it important to monitor your BGLs? Performing ...
Reduce your risk of diabetes complications Over time, ongoing high BGLs can damage our body’s organs resulting in diabetes complications. Damage to the big blood vessels (macrovascular) can lead to heart attack and stroke. Damage to the small blood ...
Your diabetes healthcare team is made up of a number of health professionals who you can turn to for advice, support, tests and medical treatment. While you are in charge of the day-to-day management of ...