DALLAS, Oct 5, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Patients with diabetes in Los Angeles,
London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington all benefited from blood sugar
self-monitoring, researchers said.
The study, published in The Diabetes Educator, found self-testing before and
after specific events helped patients who had diabetes but were not being
treated with insulin make better health and food choices as they learned what
worked for them in terms of food choices, exercise and scheduling.
"Although the utility of self monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin-treated
type 2 diabetes remains controversial, a recent report from the International
Diabetes Federation recommends self-monitoring of blood glucose use in this
population if it is used to educate/motivate individuals and/or monitor and
adjust therapy," the study authors said in a statement.
The study authors suggest patients would be helped if healthcare providers
developed strategies to incorporate self-monitoring of blood glucose in
treatment.
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