title: How sweet it is: glucose monitoring equipment and interpretation.
abstract: When monitoring blood glucose, a number of factors should be considered, e.g., the equipment and methods used to measure the levels. Teaching patients how to use this equipment is of paramount importance; outcomes depend on patient motivation and the proper use of the devices and strips. The significant advancements in glucose monitoring equipment and the lab monitoring methods are discussed.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Bayne
mesh_terms: D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*