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What is the function of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system?
Where is the sensor of a CGM system inserted?
How often are sensors of a CGM system typically replaced?
What is glycated hemoglobin (HgbA1C) a measure of?
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How long does the complex of hemoglobin attached to glucose last?
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What is the normal range for glycated hemoglobin for people with diabetes?
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What do ketones in the urine signal in patients with type 1 diabetes?
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When should urine ketone testing be performed for patients with type 1 diabetes?
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What do large amounts of ketones in the urine indicate?
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What is the function of a urine dipstick such as Ketostix or Chemstrip uK in relation to ketones?
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What is a crucial factor for patients to know about their blood glucose monitor and strips?
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What is a common source of error in Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)?
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When is Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) recommended for most patients who require insulin?
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What is a key component of treatment for intensive insulin therapy and diabetes management during pregnancy?
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What role do nurses play in relation to Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)?
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What should patients do in response to SMBG results?
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What are some factors affecting SMBG performance?
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What should patients using intensive insulin therapy regimens be instructed in?
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What can some blood glucose monitors check in addition to blood glucose levels?
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What can most insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid cover in relation to Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)?
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What is the primary method of capillary blood glucose testing in Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)?
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What is the recommended frequency for SMBG for many patients taking insulin?
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What role does SMBG play in diabetes management?
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What do the meters available for SMBG offer in terms of features and benefits?
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What is the general method for obtaining a drop of blood for SMBG?
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What is the purpose of allowing the blood to stay on the strip for a specified amount of time during SMBG?
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What does the meter provide during SMBG?
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What is the crucial role of SMBG in normalizing blood glucose levels?
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What does SMBG enable people with diabetes to do in relation to their treatment regimen?
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What is the purpose of tracking events such as exercise and food consumption through SMBG?
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What is SMBG?
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When is SMBG recommended for many patients taking insulin?
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What does SMBG enable people with diabetes to do?
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What role does SMBG play in normalizing blood glucose levels?
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What do most methods for SMBG involve?
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What does the meter give during SMBG?
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What features do the meters available for SMBG offer?
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What is the purpose of applying blood to a special reagent strip during SMBG?
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What does SMBG enable people with diabetes to detect and prevent?
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Study Notes
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) in Diabetes Management
- Most blood glucose monitors can use blood obtained from alternative test sites, such as the forearm, and there are special lancing devices for patients with painful fingertips.
- Laboratory methods measure plasma glucose, and it is crucial for patients to know whether their monitor and strips provide whole blood or plasma results.
- Factors affecting SMBG performance include visual acuity, fine motor coordination, cognitive ability, comfort with technology, and willingness to use it, and cost.
- Some meters are available for patients with visual impairments, and some can check both blood glucose and blood ketone levels for DKA susceptibility.
- Most insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid cover some or all of the costs of meters and strips.
- Common sources of error in SMBG include improper application of blood, damage to reagent strips, use of outdated strips, and improper meter cleaning and maintenance.
- Nurses play an important role in providing initial education about SMBG techniques and evaluating the techniques of experienced patients.
- SMBG is a useful tool for managing self-care for everyone with diabetes and is a key component of treatment for intensive insulin therapy and diabetes management during pregnancy.
- For most patients who require insulin, SMBG is recommended two to four times daily, usually before meals and at bedtime.
- Patients are asked to keep a record or logbook of blood glucose levels to detect patterns, and testing is done at specific times to evaluate the need for dosage adjustments.
- Responding to SMBG results includes establishing baseline patterns, adjusting treatment regimens based on patterns, and contacting the primary provider when necessary.
- Patients using intensive insulin therapy regimens may be instructed in the use of algorithms for changing insulin doses based on patterns of values greater or less than the target range and the amount of carbohydrate to be consumed.
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Test your knowledge of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) in diabetes management with this quiz. Explore topics such as alternative test sites, factors affecting SMBG performance, insurance coverage, common errors, nursing roles, and treatment regimens.