This new/updated resource explains what blood sugar (glucose) is and why checking your sugar levels is an important part of diabetes self-management. It explains how to monitor blood sugar using a blood glucose meter or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), including how CGMs measure glucose levels in the fluid beneath the skin.
The resource also covers blood sugar targets, A1C, Time in Range (TIR), managing blood sugar during illness, and how monitoring results can help guide diabetes care decisions.
