Do check on how well you’re keeping your diabetes under control by measuring your own blood glucose.Do measure your glucose to find out how your body responds to food, exercise, stress and any changes in your life.Do understand that blood glucose monitoring does not, in itself, do anything to control your diabetes. Blood glucose monitoring does, however, provide you with information about the level of glucose in your blood at the time you do the measurement. You must then use this information to make adjustments in food, exercise, or medication to keep your blood glucose within your normal range.Do learn how to perform all of the steps in blood glucose monitoring effectively and efficiently. Don’t take any shortcuts. How accurate you are in blood glucose monitoring procedures determines how accurate the blood glucose measurements will be.Get complete instructions from your pharmacist or diabetes educator on how to use and maintain the blood glucose monitoring system you purchase. Then practice this procedure, again and again, until you’re perfect.If your blood pressure is elevated, monitor it yourself and make sure it is under control.*58/210/5*