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Evaluation of the accuracy of visual glucose estimates by healthcare providers and patients at Kalafong Hospital, City of Tshwane, South Africa

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 25 , issue 1 , 2020 , pages: 18–23

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2019.1692478

Author(s): Simbarashe B Mhishi Department of Epidemiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa , Danie G van Zyl Clinical Department, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: colorimetric charts , glucometer , photometric strips , SMBG , visual estimates

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Abstract

Background: A patient-centred approach with self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has emerged as the preferred approach in monitoring and managing blood glucose. The success of SMBG in diabetes treatment and management relies heavily on the accurate and reproducible measurement of blood glucose values.

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