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Title: The efficacy of self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin dependent type two diabetes
Authors: Saliba, Jean Paul (2012)
Keywords: Self-monitoring
Blood sugar
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Hemoglobin
Diabetes
Issue Date: 2012
Citation: Saliba, J.P. (2012). The efficacy of self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin dependent type two diabetes (Bachelor's dissertation).
Abstract: The purpose of this research project was to study whether Self-Monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is effective to help control better the blood sugars in the blood. Blood sugar needs to be well controlled as with irregular and abnormal blood sugar levels complications may develop. Regularly checking the value of blood sugar levels at intervals during the day will give the individual an opportunity to act according to the findings. Blood sugar levels were mainly represented as Glyceated Haemoglobin (Hbalc). This study compared SMBG with other conventional methods to help distinguish whether SMBG is effective. The conventional methods refer to the usual care or those not performing SMBG. The interest in this subject encouraged me to formulate a research question by using a framework known as the Pico question. In patients suffering from non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, is self-monitoring of blood glucose more effective than other conventional methods in controlling blood sugar levels? The search for relevant articles was retrieved from three main databases, CINAHL plus with full text, Academic Search and PubMed. Four systematic reviews and three randomized control studies were utilized for this research study. The participants included were all type 2 diabetics who were not on insulin therapy, whilst those on insulin therapy were all excluded. The overall findings suggested that SMBG in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a complex subject. From the studies analyzed the findings differed. Some studies indicated that SMBG is effective to help control blood sugar levels whilst other proved to be less effective. In spite of all the variations in results, those studies in favour of SMBG, it was recommended to perform SMBG, however with additional help. The ideal strategy is that patients need to keep a record of SMBG results and liaise with a Medical practitioner for further management, such as titration of Oral hypoglycaemic agents or education on diet. However, more studies need to be performed on the subject. Keywords: Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus, Self-Monitoring of blood glucose, usual care, conventional methods and better glycaemic control.
Description: B.SC.(HONS)HEALTH SCIENCE
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/51167
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