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How helpful is it for a normal person to use a blood sugar meter?
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Usually for diabetic: A non-diabetic would not normally need to use a blood sugar meter, except possibly once for screening. Blood sugar is best checked fasting. Elevated fasting sugar = concern for diabetes. If worried about diabetes, glucose tolerace test can be performed (iv sugar and check before and after). Also a hemoglobin a1c is a blood test that will reflect history of excessive high blood sugars.
Answered 12/10/2013
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