A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE USAGE OF GLUCOMETER IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN NORTHERN INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Effective self-care is crucial for individuals with diabetes, especially in understanding the impact of diet and physical activity on blood glucose levels. This study aims to assess the prevalence of glucometer usage, the frequency of its use, and its impact on achieving glycemic control. In this cross-sectional observational study, conducted from March to August 2023 at 22 carefully selected sites in Uttar Pradesh (UP), data was collected using the MEDEVA analytics-based EHR platform. The information obtained encompassed participant demographics, diabetes history, treatment modalities, and glucometer usage patterns. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to summarize the results. This study highlights the significance of incorporating comprehensive diabetes education programs that encompass self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) training. Further validation of these observations is warranted through future multicenter and more extensive studies.

有效的自我护理对于糖尿病患者至关重要，尤其是在理解饮食和体力活动对血糖水平影响方面。本研究旨在评估血糖仪使用率、使用频率及其对实现血糖控制的影响。该横断面观察性研究于2023年3月至8月在上古塔普尔邦（UP）22个精心挑选的地点进行，采用基于MEDEVA分析平台的电子健康记录（EHR）平台收集数据。获得的信息包括参与者的人口统计学特征、糖尿病病史、治疗方案和血糖仪使用模式。采用描述性和推理性统计学方法来总结研究结果。本研究强调了将涵盖自我血糖监测（SMBG）培训的全面糖尿病教育项目纳入其中的重要性。未来需要进行多中心且范围更广的研究以进一步验证这些观察结果。