- Recommendation ID
- NG28/05
- Question
Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels: What is the optimal frequency for self‑monitoring of blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes?
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Why this is important?
It is widely recognised that self-monitoring of blood glucose is a multicomponent intervention. As well as being educated about how to use a self‑monitoring device to assess blood glucose levels, adults with type 2 diabetes need to be able to understand their results and act on the observed readings.
In adults for whom self-monitoring is appropriate, there is limited evidence to guide clinical practice in prescribing self‑monitoring regimens, in terms of frequency of testing and optimal blood glucose targets. Given the inconvenience and expense of self‑monitoring, robust evidence from randomised controlled trials is needed to guide the optimal use of this intervention.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Type 2 diabetes in adults: management
- Number
- NG28
- Date issued
- December 2015
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 30/11/2021 |