Checking your blood sugar levels is a really important part of
taking care of diabetes. Why? Because knowing what those levels
are will help you keep your blood sugar under control —
something that helps you feel good and keeps you healthy. Most
kids with diabetes check their blood sugar levels before
breakfast, before lunch, before dinner, and then again at
bedtime. Some kids need to check more often. Your doctor will
let you and your parents know when and how often you need to do
your checks. You also might need to check your blood sugar
during exercise and when you're sick. You might wonder why
checks are needed in these situations. It's because food,
medicine, exercise, and illness all can affect blood sugar
levels. Your doctor will tell you and your parents what to do if
any of these affect your glucose levels. The Daily Routine You
probably have a routine for checking your blood sugar levels.
You might stick with that plan for a long time. But if something
changes — like you get sick or join the soccer