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Effects of self-monitoring of blood glucose on diabetes control in a resource-limited diabetic clinic

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 21 , issue 2 , 2016 , pages: 20–25

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2016.1198112

Author(s): S Pillay Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa , C Aldous School of Clinical Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: BMI , diabetes control , diabetes mellitus , glycaemic control , obesity , patient education , resource-limited clinic , self-monitoring of blood glucose

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus places an enormous burden upon both patients and countries’ health systems. Integral to achieving control is patients assuming responsibility for their condition. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) can serve as a powerful tool modifying lifestyle behaviour and can aid in achieving optimal control.

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