title: [Evaluation of the acceptability of 2 methods for self monitoring of blood sugar by a group of insulin-dependent diabetic patients].
abstract: In order to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of two methods of blood glucose self-monitoring (either direct semi-quantitative reading on Haemoglukotest 20-800 or quantitative reading of Dextrostix strips using a reflectance-meter, Glucometer) 20 insulin-dependent diabetics selected according to the quality of the management of their own diabetes were asked to try both methods for 3 months and then fill a questionnaire assessing their acceptance. Analysis of the responses shows that home blood glucose monitoring is well accepted even after one year by patients aware of the necessity of a good glycemic control. It is specially useful for the adaptation of insulin doses and less so for identification of hypoglycemic attacks. Haemoglukotest 20-800 is appreciated for its easy utilization specially during professional life and outside leisure. However, the reflectance-meter Glucometer is preferred by most patients because they feel it is more reliable and safe.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011934:Reagent Strips; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D011934:Reagent Strips
vernacular_title: Evaluation de l'acceptabilité de deux méthodes d'autosurveillance glycémique par un groupe de diabétiques insulinodépendants.