SMBG Out of Control: The Need for Educating Patients About Control Solution

Conclusions It was concluded that BGM users are frequently not using CS to calibrate their monitors. The low availability of CS at pharmacies might contribute to the low demand for this product. It can be concluded that patients who perform SMBG need education from diabetes educators about proper CS calibration. Without the use of CS, BGMs are not being used according to manufacturer’s specifications. This misuse could lead to erroneous results and erode the potential benefits of SMBG.
Source: The Diabetes Educator - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Features Source Type: research