Clinical Diabetes · 2013 · 13 citations · 18 references
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Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) can be instrumental in achieving glycemic control in individuals with type 11,2 or type 23–8 diabetes. SMBG can help people with diabetes understand the effects of food and exercise on blood glucose and assist them to make healthy choices; provide insights to patients and clinicians concerning the effectiveness of therapies; and provide direction in efforts to achieve and maintain glycemic control.5,9–11
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