India, June 2 -- India is known as the diabetes capital of the world, and it is estimated that 41 million Indians have the disease, and every fifth diabetic in the world is an Indian, according to the National Institutes of Health. Amid this concerning pattern, it is not only important to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, but also to know how to monitor your blood sugar levels correctly.

Often, simple mistakes can lead to wrong sugar readings, which in turn can create unnecessary panic or even false reassurances. To know what mistakes to avoid, Dr Vipul, a diabetologist from Jaipur, highlighted three essential points to remember when taking a reading.

On June 1, Dr Vipul shared a video on Instagram outlining these essential techniq...