scholarly journals Influence of ambient temperature on the correlation between self-monitoring of blood glucose and plasma glucose values in diabetes management

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigesumi Kinchiku ◽  
Kazuhiko Kotani ◽  
Shoko Kajiya ◽  
Kanoko Yodo ◽  
Yukiko Maruguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Patient ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Self Monitoring

INTRODUCTION: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) helps patients with diabetes mellitus maintain glycemic control. However, few reports exist on whether ambient temperature can influence SMBG values. AIM: To investigate the effect of ambient temperature on the association between SMBG and plasma glucose (PG) values. METHODS: The study was conducted between 2003 and 2010 in diabetic patients (n=2777, male/female = 1216/1561, mean age = 60.5 ±13.6 years) for whom the measurements of SMBG and PG were performed simultaneously (66 197 samples were measured). SMBG and PG were both measured by enzyme methods. Correlation coefficients were determined between SMBG and PG values, and the differences between their values were compared based on the temperature. RESULTS: SMBG and PG were closely correlated at each temperature. The PG–SMBG difference was smallest at an ambient temperature of 20°C, around which SMBG differed from PG with temperature; namely, the SMBG value decreased as the ambient temperature increased, while the SMBG value increased as the ambient temperature decreased. DISCUSSION: The present data indicate that the ambient temperature can minimally but significantly influence SMBG values. Further studies about the relevance of these findings on patient self-care are warranted. KEYWORDS: Blood glucose self-monitoring; diabetes mellitus; patient education; self care; skin temperature; temperature

scholarly journals Evaluation of type-2 diabetes mellitus patients for dyslipidemia in a tertiary care centre

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 586
Author(s):  
Janak G. Chokshi ◽  
Apal P. Gandhi ◽  
Ishvarlal M. Parmar ◽  
Dipen R. Damor
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a syndrome consisting of metabolic, vascular and neuropathic components that are interrelated. Diabetes mellitus is associated with a considerably increased risk of premature atherosclerosis, particularly coronary heart disease (CHD) and peripheral arterial disease. Dyslipidemia is a common feature of diabetes. There is an association between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Methods: The study was done on 50 adult diabetes mellitus (T2) patients from IPD of General Medicine wards at SMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 50 healthy age and sex matched healthy volunteers were taken as control. They were evaluated for lipid profile i.e., Total Cholesterol (TC),Triglyceride (TG), Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), High density lipoprotein (HDL), Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and glycemic status i.e., Fasting blood glucose (FBS), Postprandial 2 hours blood glucose (PP2BS) & Glycosylated haemoglobin(HbA1C).Results: Diabetic cases had statistically highly significant (p<0.001) elevated levels of total Cholesterol, Triglycerides and VLDL as compared to controls. Serum TG, serum TC, LDL-C and VLDL-C had positive correlation with the postprandial plasma glucose, fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c.Conclusions: Significant correlations between HbA1c levels and lipid levels point towards the usefulness of HbA1c for screening high-risk diabetic patients. High TC, TG, LDL-C and HbA1c with normal or low HDL-C is seen in almost all diabetic patients either alone or in combinations.

Prevalence of Different Brands and SMBG Frequency of Glucometer in Dakshina Kannada

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 284-288
Author(s):  
Abhishek Pradhan ◽  
Arya P P ◽  
A.R. Shabaraya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Elementary School Education ◽  
The Relationship

Glucometer is helpful to find out the glucose in blood. The purpose of the study was to assess the frequency of self-monitoring of glucose and the prevalence of different brands of glucometer used by the diabetic patients. The prospective observational study was conducted among 150 patients above 18 years of age. 45.33% of participants were males and 54.67% of patients were females. The big percentage of age group belongs to 51-70 years (76.6%) followed by 71-90 years (16%) and age of 31-50 years (7.3%). Of the total, 24% has elementary school education, were 33.3% high school pass outs, and 42.6% were college/university graduates. Out of 150 patients, 54.67% used glucometer and 45.33% were not using glucometer. Among these, 30.49% used Accu-chek, 21.95% One-touch, 14.63% Gluco-one and 32.93% used other brands. Out of 54.67%, 5.33% of people were using daily, 21.33% weekly once, 28.00% were using monthly and 45.33% were not using glucometer. The present study concluded that SMBG is to help people with diabetes to improve their glycemic control. The relationship between blood glucose and SMBG frequency supported the view that SMBG is an essential element in diabetes management. The patient compliance regarding SMBG is finite. Thus, almost 60% of patients did not perform daily SMBG and above 45% did not perform routine test. Accu-chek glucometer to have an acceptable accuracy with the sensitivity of 81%, specificity 65%, PPV (positive predictive value) 74% and NPV (negative predictive value) 74%. Accu-chek was found to be the most accurate and widely used glucometer. Key words: Frequency, Glucometer brand, SMBG (Self monitoring of blood glucose).

scholarly journals Optimization of Self Monitoring Blood Glucose in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Detecting Hypoglicemia Episodes: Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ninik Ambar Sari ◽  
Ceria Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Patient ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose Self Monitoring

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that continues to increase from year to year. The act of detecting hypoglycemic episodes is a must for a diabetic patient. This study aims to present the optimization of blood glucose self-monitoring measures in patients with diabetes mellitus and to review some of the literature on this topic.Methods: This study is a form of literature review of articles with the theme Optimization Self Monitoring Blood Glucose in diabetes mellitus patient detecting hypoglicemia episodes. Articles in this study came from the electronic databases of Google Scholar, PubMed, Proquest, Scopus and Science Direct from 2005 to 2020. Results: Search results using the keywords Self Management Blood Glucose, Hypoglicemia, Diabetes Mellitus were obtained from 57 articles. 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria were then reviewed for their full text. Conclusion: Self Monitoring Blood Glucose is a preventive measure in detecting hypoglycemic episodes. This intervention is the best choice for patients to prevent further complications.

scholarly journals Self- Care Practices and Associated Factors among Adult Diabetic Patients in Public Hospitals of Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmare Getie ◽  
Biftu Geda ◽  
Tadesse Alemayhu ◽  
Agenehu Bante ◽  
Zeleke Aschalew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Dietary Practice ◽  
Dire Dawa ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background Diabetes is a huge growing problem, and causes high and escalating costs to the society. To prevent serious morbidity and mortality, diabetes treatment requires commitment to demanding self-care behaviors in multiple domains. Even though the majority of diabetic treatment in lines with good self-care practice, the number of research’s conducted on self-care practice is not adequate and some domains, like foot care practice were not addressed. The aim of this study was to assess self- care practices and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients in Dire Dawa public hospitals of Eastern, Ethiopia.METHODS Cross-sectional study was conducted among 513 diabetic patients. Study participants were selected through systematic random sampling. Data was collected from Feb, 01 to March 01, 2018. Patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were entered into Epi-data version 3.3.1 and exported to SPSS version 22.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression with crude and adjusted odds ratios along with the 95% confidence interval was computed and interpreted accordingly. A P-value of <0.05 was considered to declare a result as statistically significant.RESULT The result of the study showed that 55.9%,(95% CI: 51.4, 60.3) of participants had good self-care practices. There were statistical association between good diabetes knowledge (AOR= 2.14, 95% CI:1.37, 3.35), family support system (AOR= 2.69, 95% CI:1.56, 4.62), treatment satisfaction (AOR= 2.07, 95% CI:1.18, 3.62), diabetes education (AOR= 2.21, 95% CI: 1.35, 3.63), high economic status (AOR= 1.89, 95% CI: 1.01, 3.48), having glucometer,(AOR=2.69, 95% CI:1.57, 4.63),higher educational status (AOR= 2.68, 95% CI: 1.31, 5.49), and duration of disease greater than 10 years AOR=2.70, 95% CI: 1.17, 6.26) with good self-care practice.Conclusion In this study a substantial number of the patients had poor self-care practices especially dietary practice and self-monitoring of blood glucose which have critical roles in controlling diabetes. Provision of diabetes self-care education and counseling especially on importance of self-monitoring of blood glucose, and dietary practice should be considered by responsible bodies.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Different Types of Barriers to the Use of Glucometer in Diabetic Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 181-186
Author(s):  
Abhishek Pradha ◽  
Charutha Reji ◽  
A. R. Shabaraya
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Complexity Cost ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a very useful method for patients with diabetes to maintain glycaemic control. Different types of barriers in glucometer use of diabetic patients include the high cost of strips, pain, lack of knowledge and motivation, need of assistance and lack of inventory supplies of glucometer. The purpose of the study was to access the prevalence of different types of barriers to the use of glucometer in diabetic patients. A prospective observational study involving 150 diabetic patients was conducted at a Dakshina Kannada from January 2021 to June 2021. The study was conducted among patients of both gender having Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. A total of 150 patients participated in our study qualifying the inclusion criteria. The main factors influencing the glucometer use was related to its cost, pain, lack of knowledge and supply. The barriers found were mainly the cost of the strips, fear for needles, pain, lack of knowledge and motivation, need of assistance and lack of inventory supplies of glucometer. Participants insight to the purpose of glucometer use, complexity, cost, pain related to glucometer as well as educating, catering knowledge and motivation were the key factors taken care by the health care professionals while advising the patients having diabetes mellitus with SMBG. Key words: Self-monitoring blood glucose level (SMBG), Diabetes mellitus (DM).

scholarly journals Activities of Pancreatic Enzymes and Anthropometric Indices in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, South Eastern, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifeoma Priscilla Ezeugwunne ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Pancreatic Enzymes ◽  
Exocrine Function ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
High Blood Glucose ◽  
Positive Correlation

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common type of diabetes, having high blood glucose, reduced insulin secretion and / or inadequate glucagon secretion. The study is to assess the activities of pancreatic enzymes and anthropometric indices. 81 participants comprised 38 diabetic and 43 control were randomly recruited. Informed, oral and written consent was obtained from the participants. Ethical approval was obtained.6mls of fasting blood samples were collected. Plasma glucose; amylase and lipase activities were analyzed using standard laboratory methods. Body mass index (BMI) of participant was determined from height and weight. The results showed significantly increased plasma glucose level in the diabetic participants than in control at p=0.000 and in male diabetics than in female diabetics at p=0.048 in each case. But the activities of lipase, amylase, the mean age and BMI level were the same in both diabetic and control groups at p>0.05 respectively. BMI level, lipase and amylase activities were the same in both genders (p>0.05). Stronger positive correlation exist between Weight Vs BMI (r=0.834; p=0.000), followed by Lipase Vs Amylase (r=0.767; p=0.000), least between Age Vs BMI (r=0.353; p=0.022) but weaker negative associations exist between Height Vs BMI (r=-0.490; p=0.001) and Weight Vs FBS (r=-0.325; p=0.036) in the diabetic subjects. The significant higher level of blood glucose; stronger positive correlation between Lipase and Amylase; Weight and BMI may likely revealed pancreatic exocrine function abnormality in diabetes mellitus type 2.

scholarly journals DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND CURRENT PROSPECTS FOR SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE

2017 ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
E. V. Goncharova ◽  
N. A. Petunina
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Diabetes Treatment ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Essential Component ◽  
Attending Physician

Diabetes mellitus implies the need for self-monitoring under the supervision of the attending physician. In the conditions of increasing prevalence of diabetes, the physician’s key task is to properly educate the patient in applying the main principles of self-monitoring. Learning the principles of glycemic control with a portable glucometer is an essential component of diabetes treatment.

scholarly journals Self-care among patients enrolled in a self-monitoring blood glucose program

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Saraiva Veras ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
Flavia Fernanda Luchetti Rodrigues ◽  
Clarissa Cordeiro Alves Arrelias ◽  
Tatiane Aparecida Martins Pedersoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Glucose Testing ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

This cross-sectional study checks specific self-care activities of patients with diabetes mellitus enrolled in a self-monitoring blood glucose program from August to December 2012 in two Primary Health Care units in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. The sample was composed of 74 female and male individuals, aged 18 years old or older. The Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire was used. It contains six dimensions: general diet, specific diet, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, medication usage, plus three items about smoking. Eight out of the 15 self-care activities were within desirable levels, namely: healthy diet, not eating sweets, blood glucose testing and as frequently as recommended, drying between toes after washing feet, and taking medications (three items). The results enabled the identification of gaps in specific self-care activities among patients with diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals Self-care of users with diabetes mellitus entered into a program of capillary blood glucose self-monitoring / Autocuidado de usuários com diabetes mellitus inseridos em um programa de automonitorização da glicemia capilar

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 737-743
Author(s):  
Juliana de Oliveira Pimentel ◽  
Ivânia Maria dos Santos ◽  
Augusto Cesar Barreto Neto ◽  
Valesca Patriota de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Capillary Blood ◽  
Capillary Blood Glucose ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Blood Glucose Self Monitoring

Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho das atividades de autocuidado de usuários com diabetes mellitus inseridos em um programa de automonitorização da glicemia capilar no domicílio. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no domicílio de usuários com diabetes mellitus que realizam a automonitorização da glicemia capilar, totalizando uma amostra de 279 usuários. Na avaliação das atividades de autocuidado utilizou-se o Questionário de Atividades de Autocuidado com o Diabetes, e para coleta dos dados sociodemográficos e clínico foi aplicado um roteiro sistematizado. Resultados: Os dados revelaram que as dimensões alimentação específica, atividade física e monitorização glicêmica demostra comportamento de autocuidado não desejável, enquanto adesão medicamentosa apresentou o melhor comportamento de autocuidado desejável. Conclusão: Os usuários com diabetes mellitus que realizam a automonitorização da glicemia capilar no domicílio necessitam de um acompanhamento específico, acrescido de práticas educativas contínuas que estimulem a participação efetiva nas atividades de autocuidado.

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