How is diabetic treatment monitored at home?

The goal of diabetic therapy is to control blood glucose levels and prevent the complications of diabetes. Glucose levels are lowered into a normal range, if possible, but it is important not to reduce the levels to abnormally low levels which can cause symptoms such as sweating, increased heart rate, and even loss of consciousness. Therefore, it is necessary not only to treat the diabetes but to monitor the effects of treatment on blood glucose levels to avoid overtreatment or undertreatment of the diabetes.
There are two types of tests for blood glucose monitoring in the home. The first type uses a reagent strip, and the second type uses a reagent strip and a glucose meter.
Glucose also can be measured in the urine. Ketoacidosis is a complication of the inadequate treatment of diabetes. This condition can be identified by testing the urine for ketones.