Use of Blood Glucose Meters Featuring Color Range Indicators Improves Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes in Comparison to Blood Glucose Meters Without Color (ACCENTS Study).

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The ability of patients to improve glycemic control depends partly on their ability to interpret and act on blood glucose results. We investigated whether switching people with diabetes to blood glucose meters (BGMs) featuring a color range indicator (CRI) could improve glycemic control compared to remaining on their current BGM without color. METHODS:163 adults with type 1 (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a hemoglobin A1c (A1c) of 7.5-11% were randomized to: One Touch Verio™ (Verio), OneTouch Verio Flex™ (Flex), or controls remaining on their current BGM. Diabetes nurses had standard conversations about diabetes management with all subjects at baseline. No changes in medication, insulin dosing, or SMBG frequency were recommended. RESULTS:After 12 weeks, subjects who switched

SUBMITTER: Grady M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6232745 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature