Benefits and Limitations of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) provides significant benefits to patients with diabetes and their healthcare providers. SMBG is increasingly recognized as an integral part of intensive therapy for all forms of diabetes. This article discusses the clinical utility of SMBG in type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and looks at the relationship between SMBG and improved overall glycemic control as measured by A1c.

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