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Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease, which means that it can get worse over time. That's why most patients eventually need medicines, usually more than one, and sometimes insulin.
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The tests you do at home show your blood sugar level at that moment. The A1C test shows your average blood sugar level over the past two or three months. It's the best way to see how well your type 2 diabetes is controlled.
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When you have type 2 diabetes, high levels of sugar build up in your blood. This can lead to serious health complications. That's why controlling your blood sugar is key to managing diabetes. Keeping your blood sugar under control lowers your risk
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Checking your blood sugar level is a key part of your diabetes plan. It's a two-part process:

Low Blood Sugar

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens when you eat too little or not often enough, exercise more than usual, take too much of some diabetes medicine(s), or drink alcohol. Symptoms to look out for include:
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Healthy blood sugar levels vary. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines. Check with your doctor to learn the right levels for your body.

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have any severe symptoms.
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High blood sugar can affect your organs and cause serious health complications. Along with seeing your doctor and other members of your healthcare team regularly for tests and checkups, there’s a lot you can do yourself to take care of your body – and your overall health.
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Good blood sugar control can reduce your risk of serious health complications from type 2 diabetes, like:
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Many people with type 2 diabetes never show any signs. But some people do show symptoms, which are caused by high blood sugar. The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:
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A condition in which the body needs extra insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Along with abnormal insulin secretion, it is a hallmark of Type 2 diabetes.