The Impact of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose on a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Conclusions Results of the study were consistent with the hypothesis that SMBG leads to an increased adherence to dietary recommendations. For patients who are taught to use their diet to lose weight, increased adherence to dietary recommendations is associated with increased weight loss and subsequently better glucose control. SMBG may be of value as an adjunctive intervention in behavioral programs for type 2 diabetes.

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Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: McAndrew, L. M., Napolitano, M. A., Pogach, L. M., Quigley, K. S., Shantz, K. L., Vander Veur, S. S., Foster, G. D. Tags: Features Source Type: research