Gestational Diabetes: Monitoring Your Blood Glucose, Ketones, and Health
Watch this video to learn why monitoring your blood glucose and ketone levels at home and keeping regular healthcare visits are important when you have gestational diabetes.
Monitoring the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood is the key to controlling your diabetes. To be sure your glucose and insulin are in balance, check your blood sugar regularly. You can check your blood sugar level by using a blood glucose meter. Here's how.
To help manage your diabetes, you'll need to check your blood sugar level as directed by your healthcare provider. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels will help you track your blood sugar readings.
