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- Title
Physicians' Views of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Not on Insulin.
- Authors
Havele, Sonia A.; Pfoh, Elizabeth R.; Chen Yan; Misra-Hebert, Anita D.; Phuc Le; Rothberg, Michael B.; Yan, Chen; Le, Phuc
- Abstract
This qualitative study examines to what extent and why physicans still prescribe self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (NITT2D) when the evidence shows it increases cost without improving hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), general well being, or health-related quality of life. Semistructured phone interviews with 17 primary care physicians indicated that the majority continue to recommend routine self-monitoring of blood glucose due to a compelling belief in its ability to promote the lifestyle changes needed for glycemic control. Targeting physician beliefs about the effectiveness of self-monitoring of blood glucose, and designing robust interventions accordingly, may help reduce this practice.
- Subjects
BLOOD sugar monitoring; PATIENT self-monitoring; PEOPLE with diabetes; QUALITY of life; PRIMARY care; QUALITATIVE research
- Publication
Annals of Family Medicine, 2018, Vol 16, Issue 4, p349
- ISSN
1544-1709
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1370/afm.2244