  Rely on Your Numbers, Not on How You FeelThere are certain symptoms that can indicate when your blood glucose reading is not on target. For example, when levels are too high, you might experience:
Certain events can cause your blood glucose levels to drop too low. When your glucose levels are too low or if you suffer from hypoglycemia, you might experience:
All people are different. Some people with diabetes might not experience any symptoms, while others might have very different symptoms than any of those listed. To make matters even more confusing, your blood glucose level may be affected by factors such as:
To eliminate some of the confusion about what certain symptoms might mean, people with diabetes should rely on the numbers they get from home blood glucose monitoring. Maintaining tight control over your diabetes is one way of knowing if your blood glucose leaves are on target. Remember to refer to your User's Guide for instructions on proper usage of your home blood glucose monitor. Monitor your glucose levels as often as your health care provider advises and more often if you miss or add a meal, change your exercise pattern or feel sick. |
