Monitoring your blood sugar is the best way to understand your type 2 diabetes. Tracking your blood sugar levels over time lets you know your progress and how your body reacts to certain foods.

On DiabetesTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with type 2 diabetes, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Readings are one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about readings:

• Does diet sodas cause higher fasting glucose levels?

• Why does my husband have consistently high blood glucose readings?

• What's your A1C right now?

Here are conversations that have taken place about readings:

• Sometimes my numbers seem like a roller coaster of ups and downs.

• I finally figured out how to keep my numbers stable.

• My doctor told me to reduce starchy carbohydrates and exercise.

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to DiabetesTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.