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    SMBG and internet diabetes management on A1C outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes

    graham64
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    Post by graham64 Wed May 04 2016, 22:04

    Abstract
    Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine any correlation between frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), frequency of patient-provider communication of SMBG (reporting), and hemoglobin A1C for patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes solely on oral medications.

    Research design and methods 191 charts of patients with type 2 diabetes treated solely with oral hypoglycemic agents were reviewed retrospectively. A1C, SMBG frequency, and frequency of online communication with an endocrinologist within the most recent 6-month period were used in the analyses. Regression analysis was used to determine correlations to A1C. For subsequent subgroup analysis, patients were separated into infrequent and frequent SMBG groups, defined as those who test on average once or less per day or twice or more per day.

    Results Although testing frequency did not correlate with A1C, higher reporting frequency correlated with lower A1C. Subgroup analysis of the frequent SMBG group showed a significantly lower A1C in frequent reporters when compared to infrequent reporters (N=118, p<0.05). This trend was not observed in the infrequent SMBG group (N=73, p=0.161).

    Conclusions The inverse correlation between reporting frequency and A1C, as well as the significant difference in A1C only for the frequent testers, suggests that frequent SMBG has an effect on reducing A1C only when combined with regular, frequent communication of SMBG with a healthcare provider.

    Full text here http://drc.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000134.full
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    Post by chris c Wed May 04 2016, 23:09

    "Patients were instructed to test their blood glucose before each meal and to report back every 2 weeks."

    Muppets! No wonder they didn't do very well, they were probably eating the usual high carb low fat diet too. If they'd been given test Test Test as a protocol not many of them would be left with an A1c of 7.5%.

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