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Do you test blood sugar two hours after you eat or is it two hours from when you start to eat?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

After: Test 2 hours after you complete your meal.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/28/2012

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A member asked:

Do you test blood sugar two hours after you eat or is it two hours from when you start to eat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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