ArticleCureus2024
Adherence to Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose and Its Related Factors Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Al-Ahsa Primary Health Care Centers in Saudi Arabia.
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- Determinants of self-monitoring adherence in type 2 diabetes: bridging the gap in patient care.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- GlucoNeo Check in the community: feasibility of photoplethysmography-based non-invasive glucose screening.International journal of public health · 2026Article
- Population attributable fraction of associated factors to adherence to blood glucose self-monitoring in diabetic type 2 patients treated with insulin or sulfonylureas/meglitinides: The results of DiaCare study in Iran.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Self-Management Behaviours in Type 2 Diabetes Across Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: An Updated Narrative Review to Enhance Patient Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a crucial component of diabetes management, but adherence remains suboptimal. This study aimed to evaluate adherence to SMBG among type 2 diabetic patients in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 398 type 2 diabetic patients attending primary healthcare centers. Data were collected through face-to-face or virtual interviews and electronic health records. Adherence levels were categorized as low, moderate, and high.
resultsThe majority of participants exhibited moderate adherence to SMBG (58.5%), while 27.1% had low adherence, and 14.3% were highly adherent. The use of oral hypoglycemic medications and insulin injections was associated with higher adherence (p<0.001). Comorbidities, physical exercise, diet, frequency of medical visits, and attendance at diabetes education sessions did not significantly influence adherence.
conclusionsSuboptimal adherence to SMBG was observed among type 2 diabetic patients in Al-Ahsa. Targeted interventions addressing individual barriers and integrating technology may improve SMBG adherence and diabetes management.
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