Self-monitoring of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes: Patients’ perceptions of ‘high’ readings

Abstract Among 207 non-insulin using patients with type 2 diabetes in Tayside, Scotland, who self-monitored blood glucose, we present evidence that many are tolerant of higher blood glucose levels than are clinically advisable; this may explain the lack of empirical evidence for the clinical benefit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Diabetes research and clinical practice 2013-10, Vol.102 (1), p.e5-e7
Hauptverfasser:	Evans, Josie M.M, Mackison, Dionne, Swanson, Vivien, Donnan, Peter T, Emslie-Smith, Alistair, Lawton, Julia
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Blood Glucose Monitoring Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring - psychology Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - blood Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - psychology Endocrinology & Metabolism Female Humans Male Middle Aged Perception Type 2 diabetes
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Among 207 non-insulin using patients with type 2 diabetes in Tayside, Scotland, who self-monitored blood glucose, we present evidence that many are tolerant of higher blood glucose levels than are clinically advisable; this may explain the lack of empirical evidence for the clinical benefits of self-monitoring in this group.
ISSN:	0168-8227 1872-8227
DOI:	10.1016/j.diabres.2013.07.011