They may complain of trembling, shaking, muscle tension, restlessness, and easy fatigability. Weight loss may be present. A urine test shows the presence of glucose and ketone bodies in the urine. The results can be used to adjust meals, activity, or medications to keep blood sugar levels within an appropriate range. There are two methods of testing blood glucose at home.
First method is a visual comparison with small plastic strips.
A small drop of blood is placed on the pad of a strip, and the color change is matched with the color code on the test-strip bottle. The results are accurate if small changes in shades of color can be determined. The results are given in a range rather than a specific number. The second method is a meter test that provides a more exact reading of blood glucose. A test strip is used and placed in a meter to read the result.