Randomized Trial of Technology-assisted Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose by Low-income Seniors: Improved Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

Journal J Behav Med

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2016 Jul 3

PMID 27368257

Citations 4

Authors

Jason C Levine

Edith Burns

Jeffrey Whittle

Raymond Fleming

Paul Knudson

Steve Flax

Howard Leventhal

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Abstract

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been recommended for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This trial tested an automated self-management monitor (ASMM) that reminds patients to perform SMBG, provides feedback on results of SMBG, and action tips for improved self-management. This delayed-start trial randomized participants to using the ASMM immediately (IG), or following a delay of 6 months (DG). Glycated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) level and survey data was collected at home visits every 3 months. 44 diabetic men and women, mean age 70, completed the 12-month trial. Baseline HgbA1c was 8.1 % ± 1.0, dropping to 7.3 ± 1.0 by 9 months, with a 3-month lag in the DG (F = 3.56, p = 0.004). Decrease in HgbA1c was significantly correlated to increased frequency of SMBG, R = 0.588, p < 0.01. Providing older diabetics with objective immediate contingent feedback resulted in more frequent SMBG that correlated with better glycemic control. This type of technology may provide real-time feedback not only to patient users, but to the health care system, allowing better integration of provider recommendations with patient-centered action.

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