Education
Understanding Your Blood Glucose Numbers
Learn what your readings mean and how to use them to make informed decisions about your care.
What to know
Blood sugar variability is associated with increased oxidative stress and higher risk of cardiovascular complications. Maintaining stable daily routines around meals, medication timing, and sleep helps reduce these fluctuations and supports long-term metabolic health.
Moderate exercise helps muscles absorb glucose more efficiently, often lowering blood sugar for up to 24–48 hours after activity. Regular movement reduces insulin resistance and can improve overall glycemic control, even without major weight changes.
