Dr. Nevco's Guide to Diabetes: Home Monitoring of Glucose Levels

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is an important component of routine diabetes care. Monitoring your blood glucose let's you know if your exercise program is effective, if your medication and dosage are right for you and if you have consumed too many carbohydrates. This program demonstrates the procedures for home blood glucose monitoring and emphasizes that this type of blood sugar monitoring may be the single most important way to know how your treatment is working.