Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Self monitoring of blood glucose
in type 2 diabetes: longitudinal
qualitative
study of patients’ perspective

Main idea
The main purpose of this paper is to explore the experience of patient and their views on self-
monitoring of Diabetes over time.
Detail: Operative self administration of diabetes mellitus is considered to be the foundation
of efficacious control of diabetes as well as self nursing of the glucose in blood
level that is playing a major role in this aspect. The control of stress can be helpful in
prevention of hypoglycemia. Proper physical and nutritional therapy are be considered as
tool for self control of diabetes.
Main idea of paper

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There were 18 patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. The
result obtained from repetitive interviews with patient for 4
years after clinical diagnosis.

 In the nonexistence of indications or difficulties, self monitoring delivered patients with
signals that they are suffering with diabetes,
 Upsurges consciousness towards the impression of nutrition on blood glucose levels in
the body
 High data, which were implausible postured some complications for patients
Positive and negative effects of concept
Positive aspects
Negative aspects
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