What should my blood glucose numbers be?

Keeping your blood glucose on target will prevent or delay diabetes problems. For most people, target blood glucose levels are

Before meals	90 to 130
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal	Less than 180

Talk with your health care provider about what your blood glucose numbers should be. Print out this chart and record them.

Before meals	______ to ______
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal	Less than______

You and your health care provider will agree on when you need to check your blood glucose using a blood glucose meter. You will do the checks yourself. Your health care provider can teach you how to use your meter.

Keep track of your blood glucose checks using the record page. Make copies yourself or ask your health care provider for a blood glucose record book. Your blood glucose check results will help you and your health care provider make a plan for keeping your blood glucose under control. Always bring your record book to your health care appointments so you can talk about reaching your glucose goals.

source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_control/index.htm