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Why should I self test?

Many people think they can tell what their blood sugar is by how they feel. Self testing is very important to controlling your blood sugar. It's the only way to know for sure how your body reacts to medications, insulin, food and exercise. Regular testing will help you develop a pattern management system to keep your blood sugar within target range. It will help your doctor in providing or changing your treatment plan and will also help you avoid High and Low Sugar reactions. These reactions can cause serious health concerns, including fainting, convulsions, coma and death.

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