Does self monitoring of blood glucose as opposed to urinalysis provide additional benefit in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes receiving structured education? The DESMOND SMBG randomised controlled trial protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The benefit of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in people with type 2 diabetes on diet or oral agents other than sulphonylureas remains uncertain. Trials of interventions incorporating education about self-monitoring of blood...

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Main Authors: Dallosso Helen M, Eborall Helen C, Daly Heather, Martin-Stacey Lorraine, Speight Jane, Realf Kathryn, Carey Marian E, Campbell Michael J, Dixon Simon, Khunti Kamlesh, Davies Melanie J, Heller Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/18