Self-monitoring of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes: patients' perceptions of 'high' readings.
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Diabetes research and clinical practice
دوره 102 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013