RESUMEN
Home monitoring of capillary blood glucose concentrations has changed diabetes care, giving physicians and patients a way to adjust their therapy and achieve better diabetic control. The practical strategies and equipment for home diabetic monitoring are discussed, including the changing role of urine testing and how inexpensive machines may enhance the value of blood glucose monitoring.
Asunto(s)
Glucemia/análisis , Diabetes Mellitus/sangre , Atención Domiciliaria de Salud/tendencias , Monitoreo Fisiológico/tendencias , Diabetes Mellitus/tratamiento farmacológico , Diabetes Mellitus/orina , Glucosuria/orina , Humanos , Insulina/uso terapéutico , Cuerpos Cetónicos/orina , Registros Médicos , Monitoreo Fisiológico/métodos , Juego de Reactivos para DiagnósticoRESUMEN
Home monitoring of capillary blood glucose concentrations has changed diabetes care, giving physicians and patients a way to adjust their therapy and achieve better diabetic control. The practical strategies and equipment for home diabetic monitoring are discussed, including the changing role of urine testing and how inexpensive machines may enhance the value of blood glucose monitoring.