Blood Glucose Monitoring: A Practical Guide for Use in the Office and Clinic Setting
- Peggy Soule Odegard, PharmD, BCPS, CDE and
- Jennifer Rose Beach, PharmD, CDE
Abstract
In Brief
Interpretation of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) results is not routinely practiced in the office and clinic setting. However, such interpretation in the presence of patients may facilitate improved patient-provider discussion, clinical decisions, and ability to manage glycemic patterns. This review outlines key steps in a systematic review of SMBG data, including 1) identifying the degree of blood glucose control using mean and standard deviation or variance, 2) identifying patient safety concerns with regard to hypoglycemia, and 3) understanding the factors influencing blood glucose control by noting trends and patterns. Case studies are provided to illustrate the process for using and interpreting electronic SMBG downloads.
Footnotes
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Peggy Soule Odegard, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, is an associate professor of pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy and a diabetes educator and pharmacist in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle. Jennifer Rose Beach, PharmD, CDE, is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy and a diabetes educator and pharmacist in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diabetes Care Center at the same institution.
- American Diabetes Association
