[Blood glucose self monitoring (Update 2019)]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2019 May;131(Suppl 1):115-118. doi: 10.1007/s00508-018-1436-7.
[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. 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 / metabolism*
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring* / methods
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring* / standards
  • Diabetes Mellitus* / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus* / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus* / prevention & control
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* / prevention & control
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin A