Establishing Expert, Multi-Disciplinary, Peer-Reviewed Consensus to Lead a Paradigm Shift in Optimal Blood Glucose Management.

Introduction: The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK appears unclear on how blood glucose monitoring (BGM) should be used to support diabetes patient care and empowerment, and local interpretation of NICE guidance on the availability of devices varies widely. An expert group of clinicians and commissioners considered BGM in terms of access, guidance, resources, data integration, patient education, and patient choice.

Methods: The group generated a series of questions on BGM into a 38-statement questionnaire using Delphi methodology.