Is Testing Three Times A Day Excessive My Doctor Wants Me To Do This But In This Case How Important Is It For Me To Follow His Instructions I Am A Type Diabetic My Last A1c Results Were 3

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Is testing three times a day excessive? My doctor wants me to do this. But in this case, how important is it for me to follow his instructions? I am a type 2 diabetic. My last A1C results were 6.3.

A:

Hi there and thanks for the question! While I am not a medical professional, I would definitely say that it is extremely important to follow what your doctor instructs you to do, especially when it comes to monitoring your sugar levels.If you have more questions, I would consult with your doctor so that he or she can provide you with the most accurate information to help monitor your diabetes. Hope this helps.

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