The easiest way to test your blood sugar level is with a urine test. When you have too much glucose in your blood, the excess is processed by your kidneys and excreted in your urine. Unfortunately, although urine testing is simple, it's not always as accurate as a blood glucose test. Several types of medication, including diuretics, antidepressants and hormone replacements, as well as vitamin C, may affect the accuracy of glucose urine testing.
Step 1
Purchase a glucose urine test kit at your drugstore or pharmacy. It should include test strips, a container for collecting your urine sample and a color comparison chart.
Step 2
Collect a "clean" urine sample. Clean your genital area prior to collection. Allow a small amount of urine to flow before catching 1 to 2 ounces in your specimen cup. Remove the cup without stopping the flow of urine -- continue urinating into the toilet bowl. This collection method prevents bacteria from contaminating the test sample.
Step 3
Dip the test stick into your urine sample. The test stick will change color according to the amount of sugar detected. Compare it to the color chart included with your test kit. Record the results to discuss with your doctor.
Tips and Warnings
- Glucose in your urine usually occurs when your blood sugar level is above 180 mg/dL, making urinalysis ineffective for testing for low blood sugar or subtle changes in blood sugar.
- Because urine may be stored in your bladder for hours, this method of testing is not recommended for diabetics needing to closely monitor their blood glucose levels.
Things You'll Need
- Glucose urine test
