11/05/2026
Do you know your risk for type 2 diabetes? National Diabetes Month is a good time to bring that question to your next checkup. Your primary care provider can help you understand your risk factors, including family history, and talk with you about whether blood sugar testing is right for you.
If you’ve already had a blood sugar test, ask what your results mean and when you should be tested again.
Healthcare providers routinely test blood sugar levels because high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can signal prediabetes or diabetes, conditions that require early intervention to prevent complications.