Frequent self-glucose monitoring resulted in significantly better diabetic control compared to infrequent monitoring in young adults with insulin-dependent diabetes.
RCT (n=21)
Does frequent capillary self-blood glucose monitoring improve diabetic control in insulin-dependent diabetic patients?
Frequent self-glucose monitoring is critical for maintaining long-term glycemic control in insulin-dependent diabetic patients.
Twenty-one insulin-dependent diabetic patients, previously treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), multiple subcutaneous insulin injections (MSI), and a combination of CSII and MSI (combined CSII-MSI) all supported by frequent capillary self-blood glucose (CBG) determinations (5-7 times daily) participated in a program to assess the importance of frequent CBG monitoring. We used a crossover design where diabetic control as measured by mean blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin were compared during periods of frequent and infrequent capillary blood glucose monitoring. Diabetic control was significantly better during periods of frequent self-glucose monitoring. We conclude that in compliant, motivated young adults with insulin-dependent diabetes, frequent self-glucose monitoring is critical for the long-term maintenance of glycemic control.
Schiffrin et al. (Wed,) conducted a rct in Insulin-dependent diabetes (n=21). Frequent capillary self-blood glucose monitoring vs. Infrequent capillary blood glucose monitoring was evaluated on Diabetic control as measured by mean blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin. Frequent self-glucose monitoring resulted in significantly better diabetic control compared to infrequent monitoring in young adults with insulin-dependent diabetes.
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