Consensus statement on self-monitoring of blood glucose in diabetes: A European perspective

Schnell O., Alawi H., Battelino T., Ceriello A., Diem P., Felton A., ...More

Diabetes, Stoffwechsel und Herz, vol.18, no.4, pp.285-289, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: Diabetes, Stoffwechsel und Herz
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.285-289
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The consensus group recommends to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose in all types of treatment approaches in diabetes to achieve near-normal glucose control without increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia. The recommended frequency and pattern of self-monitoring of blood glucose depends on the type of diabetes, the treatment approach and the individually set targets of HbA1c and pre- and postprandial blood glucose.