Blood Glucose Monitoring |
A patient information leaflet on self-testing can be found here |
See 'Guidance for Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose' ELHE |
To see the agreed list of approved meters and associated functions click here |
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Blood glucose monitoring using a meter gives a direct measure of the glucose concentration at the time of the test and can |
detect hypoglycaemia as well as hyperglycaemia. |
Patients should be properly trained in the use of blood glucose monitoring systems and be empowered to take appropriate |
action on the results obtained. |
Inadequate understanding of the normal fluctuations in blood glucose can lead to confusion and inappropriate action. |
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The range of recommended meters have been approved locally for adults with Type 2 diabetes. |
These meters are: |
> CareSens S Fit BT | > Contour® Plus Blue Meter | |
> Contour® Next Link [For use with insulin PUMPS] |
> CareSens® N Voice |
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For Type 2 diabetics that are diet controlled or on metformin alone then routine testing of blood glucose is NOT indicated. |
CLICK here to download the Guide to Blood Glucose Monitoring Patient Information Leaflet. |
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Contour® Plus and CareSens S ® are the formulary test strips of choice in the following patient groups: |
> Type 1 or 2 diabetics on insulin alone |
> Type 1 or 2 diabetics on insulin + oral therapy |
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GREEN CareSens® S test strips |
GREEN Contour® Plus test strips (as well as the criteria above this product is used to facilitate insulin dose titration) by |
DSNs/DNs and renal patients with low haematocrit levels) |
Additional options: |
GREEN Contour® Next (For use with insulin PUMPS) |
GREEN CareSens® N [for those with visual impairment] |
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Gestational Diabetes only |
AMBER WaveSense® JAZZ blood glucose testing strips |
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Paediatric Treatment |
Accu-Check® Expert [uses AccuCheck® Aviva test strips AMBER] |
Accu-Check® Expert has been approved for use by paediatric patients only as it allows greater flexibility with respect to the |
incremental dosing that is often required for these patients. |
The choice of meter should be governed by individual need and suitability following a discussion with a clinician. |
For all paediatric patients the meter and initial supply of consumables will be made by the specialist service. |
In all instances of blood glucose monitoring a testing regimen should be agreed with the patient and must include the frequency |
of testing |
This should be recorded in the patient's written management plan. |
AMBER Accu-Check® Aviva |
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Other approved 'specialist only' meter options for Type 1 Diabetic/paediatric patients [NOT to be initiated in Primary Care] |
Accu-Check® mobile [uses AccuCheck® mobile test cassette AMBER] |
FreeStyle® Optium [uses FreeStyle® Optimum test strips AMBER] |
FreeStyle® Insulinx [uses FreeStyle® Lite tests strips AMBER] |
FreeStyle® neo [uses FreeStyle® Optimum test strips AMBER] |
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