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Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels:- What is the optimal frequency for self-monitoring of blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes?

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Why this is important:- It is widely recognised that self-monitoring of blood glucose is a multicomponent intervention. As well as being educated about how to use a self-monitoring device to assess blood glucose levels, adults with type 2 diabetes need to be able to understand their results and act on the observed readings.
In adults for whom self-monitoring is appropriate, there is limited evidence to guide clinical practice in prescribing self-monitoring regimens, in terms of frequency of testing and optimal blood glucose targets. Given the inconvenience and expense of self-monitoring, robust evidence from randomised controlled trials is needed to guide the optimal use of this intervention.

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Type 2 diabetes in adults: management
Date issued
December 2015

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Last Reviewed 31/12/2015