Use of Meters for Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose. Task 3 Report. Volume 3

摘要

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has made important contributions to the quality of diabetes self-care. SMBG allows patients to more actively participate in their own treatment programs, which is a stated desire of most diabetics. The report has the following: (1) Describes the characteristics of experienced meter users, non-users, diabetes educators, and meter trainers; (2) determines the frequency and types of SMBG procedural errors; (3) explores the impact of SMBG procedural errors on the meter readings; (4) identifies user characteristics and meter design features; (5) determines the relative subjective difficulty of the actions involved in blood glucose testing and meter maintenance; (6) collects information concerning the format and content of instruction in meter operation and maintenance; (7) examines the qualifications and experience of those involved in meter instruction; (8) assesses the knowledge and proficiency of instructors; (9) determines how instructors were trained; (10) determines user preferences; (11) identifies features and designs of SMBG.