See a slideshow how to test your blood sugar at home.

You should test your blood sugar at home, but how often is enough?

He's now on insulin and tests his blood sugar anywhere from four to eight times a day.

You can check by testing your blood sugar, says Saul.

Use the list of supplies to gather the things you need to test your blood sugar.

I'm supposed to test my blood sugar eight times a day.

Talk with your doctor about how often and when you should test your blood sugar.

The need to test your blood sugar never goes away, she says.

So what kinds of things should you look for when you test your blood sugar?

Before he returns to class, she tests his blood sugar to see if it has reached a safe level.