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My recent hba1c test was below diabetic levels. can i stop checking blood sugars?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen
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Check with your doc: Most likely yes you can stop checking but your doctor should be the one telling you this. If you stop checking, make sure you still see your doctor regularly to get labs check to know if the diabetes is still well controlled or out of control again.
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