Health Tip: Monitor Your Blood...

Health Tip: Monitor Your Blood Glucose

(HealthDay News) -- Regular monitoring of your blood glucose is key to understanding whether your diabetes is under control.

The American Diabetes Association says keeping a frequent eye on your blood glucose is especially important if:

• You are taking insulin.

• You are pregnant.

• You are having a difficult time managing blood glucose.

• You have had low blood glucose, or your blood glucose has been on a steady decline without typical symptoms.

• You have ketones stemming from high blood glucose.