[Blood glucose self monitoring]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016 Apr:128 Suppl 2:S137-40. doi: 10.1007/s00508-015-0927-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Self monitoring of blood glucose contributes to the integrated management of diabetes mellitus. It, thus, should be available for all patients with diabetes mellitus type-1 and type-2. Self monitoring of blood glucose improves patients safety, quality of life and glucose control. The current article represents the recommendations of the Austrian Diabetes Association for the use of blood glucose self monitoring according to current scientific evidence.

Keywords: Blood glucose; Diabetes mellitus; Self monitoring.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Austria
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / methods*
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / standards*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Education as Topic / standards*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Treatment Outcome