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Self Monitoring Your Blood SugarEstablishing the habit of checking your blood sugar levels. When you have diabetes, it’s important for you to closely self monitor your blood sugar levels. That means checking your blood sugar often, especially if you’re just starting on insulin. You and your doctor will decide how often you should check your blood sugar. Many people with diabetes check:
It’s important to check your blood sugar often, especially if you are new to insulin therapy to prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Low blood sugar can happen if you take too much insulin, don’t eat enough food or are more active than usual. Symptoms of low blood sugar can include shakiness, dizziness, or sweating. It’s especially important to check your blood sugar if you feel symptoms of low blood sugar. Another important number to know is your A1C level. Unlike your FPG and PPG numbers, which show how your blood sugar levels are doing on a day-to-day basis, your A1C number shows how you’ve done over the past 2 to 3 months. Your doctor can give you an A1C test. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends an A1C level of less than 7%. Together with FPG and PPG numbers, your A1C numbers can give your doctor a good idea of how your treatment plan is working for you. You will hear about these tests and numbers often while you treat diabetes. Because everyone is different, you and your doctor will decide on your individual blood sugar goals. It’s important to get in the habit of checking your blood sugar often as directed by your doctor. This will help you and your doctor see patterns in your blood sugar levels. An easy way to remember your levels is to write them down in a blood sugar diary. You can print out a free Blood Sugar Diary by clicking here to begin self monitoring your blood sugar. |
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Indications and Usage: Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is a man-made long-acting insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Important Safety Information: Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take Levemir®. Do not change the type of insulin you use unless told to do so by your health care provider. The amount of insulin you take as well as the best time for you to take your insulin may need to change if you take a different type of insulin. Never mix Levemir® with other insulin products or use in an insulin pump. Do not take Levemir® if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to anything in Levemir®. If you take too much Levemir® your blood sugar may fall too low. Tell your health care provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your Levemir® dose may change if you take other medicines. The most common side effect of insulin therapy, including Levemir®, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Other possible side effects include reactions at the injection site (like redness, swelling and itching), and allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience signs of serious allergic reaction such as body rash, trouble with your breathing, fast heartbeat, or sweating. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information. For more information, please see complete Levemir Prescribing Information. FlexPen®, Levemir®, and NovoFine® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. © 2009 Novo Nordisk Inc. All rights reserved. 137870 May 2009 Site Map | Disclaimer | Privacy | Contact Us | Novonordisk-us.com
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