ArticleInternational journal of clinical and experimental medicine2015
Intensified glucose self-monitoring with education in Saudi DM patients.
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- The Effects of Diverse Interventions on Diabetes Management Among Arabs With Diabetes: A Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Pooled it
- Addressing the effectiveness of health literacy programs within the Gulf Corporation Council: an integrative review.Health promotion international · 2024Review
- The experiences and perspectives of people with gout on urate self-monitoring.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
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- Factors Affecting Glycemic Control among Saudi Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The Impact of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Markers of Glycaemic Control and Patient Satisfaction in Type 2 Diabetes.Cureus · 2021Article
- Identification of Education Models to Improve Health Outcomes in Arab Women with Pre-Diabetes.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Factors associated with high levels of glycated haemoglobin in patients with type 1 diabetes: a multicentre study in Brazil.BMJ open · 2017Article
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4 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of intensified SMBG with patient education on DM patients at the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. 60 poorly controlled adult type 1 and 2 DM patients (30 intervention; 30 control) were included in this 4-month case-control study. All patients were subjected to the same educational program at baseline. Controls were followed up after 3 months. The intervention group was followed monthly. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c and lipid profile levels were the main outcome measures. The intervention arm showed significant reduction in the post-fasting glucose (P<0.001) and HbA1c (P<0.001) levels as well as a significant increase in glucose testing (P<0.001) than pre-levels. Both post-fasting glucose and HbA1c levels were significantly lower in the intervention arm than the control arm (P<0.001 and P=0.001, respectively). The intervention group also showed higher improvement in knowledge, attitude and behavior than the controls (P<0.001). Short duration of structured periodic SMBG with patient education significantly improved glycemic control in all DM patients, regardless of the type or mode of treatment. It facilitated timely and aggressive treatment modification and encouraged patient self-care behavior.
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