Background: We examined whether dynamic color range indicator (DCRI) and blood sugar mentor (BSM) features in a new blood glucose meter could improve interpretation of results and encourage patient action.
Methods: One hundred and thirty three people with type 2 (T2D) ( = 73) or type 1 diabetes (T1D) ( = 60) evaluated information first without and then with DCRI or BSM guidance using interactive exercises.
Results: Subjects improved their ability to categorize results into low, in range, or high glycemic ranges by 29% (T2D) and 22% (T1D) (each < .001). There was significantly greater willingness to act on high and low results shown with DCRI or BSM screens. Subjects also expressed a high degree of satisfaction with these features.
Conclusions: Use of DCRI and BSM in this meter may help patients improve their diabetes management decisions.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8411471 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1932296820949873 | DOI Listing |
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