how do i know if my body is making enough insulin for someone who's diabetic

Over time, you tend to get used to how your body feels at different levels of glucose. For me, I get the shakes really bad if my blood sugar gets too low. If it's too high, I tend to be lethargic and I often feel pain or tingling or something like that in my feet.

The best way to know, though, is by doing the tests. Finger-stick blood tests are best and most accurate, but not convenient and quite painful. A continuous glucose monitor is a great tool to have, but it really only approximates what your blood glucose level is, and honestly, what it was about 15 or 20 minutes ago. Getting an A1C done every few months gives you the best long-term information.

ArtieKat · M

I have Type 2 and I've just come home from an appointment with my Diabetes Consultant. As everybody else has said: you need a blood test.

gregloa · 61-69, M

An endocrinologist can give you a prescription for a dexcom sensor. You install it under your upper arm and connect to your cell phone. It keeps track of your blood sugar and alerts you when it drops to low or goes to high so you don’t have to prick your fingers all the time. Most insurance cover it.