The 3 Glucose Readings You Need to Track

Reversing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes starts with better data. The best way to manage blood sugar is to track it consistently, spot trends, and adjust your diet accordingly.

When I ask most guys about their glucose levels, they usually only know two numbers: their A1c from months ago and a random glucose reading from yesterday.

What’s often missing? A detailed log of data to uncover patterns. Tracking pre-meal levels, daily averages, and consistent A1c results is essential for making informed decisions. Without this, it’s nearly impossible to reverse diabetes—you’ll only scrape by managing it.

The Three Key Readings to Track Daily:

1. Waking Glucose – A snapshot of your overall metabolic health.

2. Pre-Meal Glucose – Helps determine the best times to eat.

3. Daily Average – Ensures your plan is moving in the right direction.

Post-meal glucose can be helpful, too, but once my clients dial in their diet, this usually isn’t necessary after the first week or two.

You can track these levels by finger-sticking multiple times a day, or you can make it easier with a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). I recommend the Stella CGM by Dexcom because it’s efficient, reliable, and only requires a one-month commitment.