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Observational Study
. 2017 Nov;11(6):1218-1225.
doi: 10.1177/1932296817706376. Epub 2017 Apr 26.

Impact on Diabetes Self-Management and Glycemic Control of a New Color-Based SMBG Meter

Oliver Schnell  1   2 , Gerd Klausmann  3 , Bettina Gutschek  4 , Rosa Maria Garcia-Verdugo  1 , Michael Hummel  2   5
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Observational Study

Impact on Diabetes Self-Management and Glycemic Control of a New Color-Based SMBG Meter

Oliver Schnell et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Background: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a key pillar of personal diabetes management. The objective of this observational study was to analyze diabetes self-management (DSM) and glycemic outcomes before and during system implementation in real-life settings of a blood glucose meter system with a color-coded display of glucose levels, which helps identify out-of-range levels.

Methods: A total of 193 insulin-treated diabetes patients (11% T1DM; 55% male, age 60 ± 4 years, mean diabetes duration 14 ± 9 years, HbA1c 8.68 ± 1.2%) were enrolled into the study. Both the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) and glycemic control were analyzed at baseline and 3 and 6 months after study initiation.

Results: DSMQ general perception improved significantly by the end of the study period ("Sum Scale," P < .05). Moreover, after 6 months patient's attitudes on self-care (Q16, P = .0046) and nutrition ("Dietary Control," P = .004) showed significant improvements. Use of the blood glucose meter resulted in improved glycemic control, as shown by mean HbA1c levels, which decreased from 8.68 ± 1.2% at baseline to 8.13 ± 1.02% after 3 months ( P < .0001) and to 7.9 ± 1.1% at 6 months ( P < .0001). Both patients and diabetes educators agreed in the advantages of the color-coded indicator and on its helpfulness in assisting patients on their diabetes management, as drawn from the results of the self-reported satisfaction questionnaire.

Conclusion: This real-world study demonstrates that SMBG implemented via this new blood glucose meter not only leads to an improvement in metabolic control, but also is associated with a significant improvement in diabetes management.

Keywords: SMBG; blood glucose; glucose meter; insulin therapy; observational study.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared the following potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: All the authors had confidential access to the final trial results and actively contributed to manuscript preparation. OS and MH were responsible for study design. A working group including the first and fourth authors wrote the first draft of the manuscript, which was revised and approved by all the authors, who made the decision to submit the manuscript for publication. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the data. Editorial support was funded by the sponsor. OS has acted as member of advisory boards and/or given lectures under support from Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer Healthcare, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Medtronic, Novartis, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi; and is CEO and founder of Sciarc GmbH. GK and MH have no conflicts of interest. BG is an employee of Johnson & Johnson GmbH.

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Figure 1.
Main features of the OneTouch® Verio® blood glucose meter.
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