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Holmes-Truscott E, Baptista S, Ling M, Collins E, Ekinci EII, Furler J, Hagger V, Manski-Nankervis JA, Wells C, Speight J. The impact of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose on clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes among adults with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2023; 4:1177030. [PMID: 37153750 PMCID: PMC10157033 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1177030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Background Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is considered of little clinical benefit for adults with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, but no comprehensive review of a structured approach to SMBG has been published to date. Purpose To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of sSMBG on HbA1c, treatment modifications, behavioral and psychosocial outcomes, and; examine the moderating effects of sSMBG protocol characteristics on HbA1c. Data sources Four databases searched (November 2020; updated: February 2022). Study selection Inclusion criteria: non-randomized and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective observational studies; reporting effect of sSMBG on stated outcomes; among adults (≥18 years) with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. Studies excluded if involving children or people with insulin-treated or other forms of diabetes. Data extraction and analysis Outcome data extracted, and risk of bias/quality assessed independently by two researchers. Meta-analysis was conducted for RCTs, and moderators explored (HbA1c only). Data synthesis From 2,078 abstracts, k=23 studies were included (N=5,372). Risk of bias was evident and study quality was low. Outcomes assessed included: HbA1c (k=23), treatment modification (k=16), psychosocial/behavioral outcomes (k=12). Meta-analysis revealed a significant mean difference favoring sSMBG in HbA1c (-0·29%, 95% CI: -0·46 to -0·11, k=13) and diabetes self-efficacy (0.17%, 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.33, k=2). Meta-analysis revealed no significant moderating effects by protocol characteristics. Limitations Findings limited by heterogeneity in study designs, intervention characteristics, and psychosocial assessments. Conclusion A small positive effect of sSMBG on HbA1c and diabetes self-efficacy was observed. Narrative synthesis of sSMBG intervention characteristics may guide future implementation. PROSPERO registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020208857, identifier CRD42020208857.
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- Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott,
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Neami National, Preston, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Al Hayek A, Al Dawish M. Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Efficacy of Using Blood Glucose Meters Featuring Color-Coded Indicators in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: An Observational Hospital-Based Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e23764. [PMID: 35402120 PMCID: PMC8985383 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Because of the difficulties in interpreting the level of blood glucose using the traditional numeric glucometers, the blood glucose meters featuring color-coded range indicators (CRI) offered a simple way to understand and interpret blood glucose readings. Therefore, this study aimed to assess glucose monitoring satisfaction (GMS) and clinical efficacy of blood glucose meters featuring color-coded in patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) in Saudi Arabia. Methods T1DM patients who switched to color-coded Medisafe Fit Smile glucometer were included in this study. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, glycemic parameters were collected. A trained interviewer collected the GMS survey at baseline and 12 weeks. At the end of the study, patient-reported satisfaction with the Medisafe Fit Smile color-coded features (MSCF) survey was collected. Results This study included 62 T1DM patients with a mean age of 17.8 (±3.1), and the majority had three or more confirmed hypoglycemic episodes per month. Compared to baseline data, we showed a significant improvement in the mean hemoglobin A1C level (8.43 [±1.2] versus 8.36 [±1.1], p<0.001), with a significantly lower frequency of hypoglycemic episodes (2.74 [±1.1] versus 2.0 [±0.78], p<0.001) after 12 weeks of using glucometer featuring CRI. Most importantly, significant improvements in the GMS survey subdomains of openness (p<0.001), emotional burden (p<0.001), behavioral burden (p<0.001), but not trust (p=0.71) were detected at the end of the study with a significantly higher total GMS survey of 4.33 (±0.13) after using blood glucose meters featuring CRI compared to the lower score of 2.84 (±0.22) at baseline (p<0.001). Furthermore, patient satisfaction with the MSCF survey revealed evidence of satisfaction among the TIDM patients at the end of the study. Conclusion The current study confirmed that individuals with T1DM may benefit from blood glucose meters featuring CRI device exposure. Also, using a glucometer featuring CRI was associated with a high level of satisfaction with blood glucose measures and significant improvement in the glycemic parameters. However, definitely, further studies are needed to confirm whether the long-term use of the CRI-based blood glucose meters will produce improved results in the GMS survey.
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- Ayman Al Hayek
- Endocrinology and Diabetes, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Endocrinology and Diabetes, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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Hua X, Catchpool M, Clarke P, Blackberry I, Chiang J, Holmes-Truscott E, Jenkins A, Khunti K, O'Neal D, Speight J, Furler J, Manski-Nankervis JA, Dalziel K. Cost-effectiveness of professional-mode flash glucose monitoring in general practice among adults with type 2 diabetes: Evidence from the GP-OSMOTIC trial. Diabet Med 2022; 39:e14747. [PMID: 34806780 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To assess the cost-effectiveness of professional-mode flash glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes in general practice compared with usual clinical care. METHODS An economic evaluation was conducted as a component of the GP-OSMOTIC trial, a pragmatic multicentre 12-month randomised controlled trial enrolling 299 adults with type 2 diabetes in Victoria, Australia. The economic evaluation was conducted from an Australian healthcare sector perspective with a lifetime horizon. Health-related quality of life (EQ-5D) and total healthcare costs were compared between the intervention and the usual care group within the trial period. The 'UKPDS Outcomes Model 2' was used to simulate post-trial lifetime costs, life expectancy and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). RESULTS No significant difference in health-related quality of life and costs was found between the two groups within the trial period. Professional-mode flash glucose monitoring yielded greater QALYs (0.03 [95% CI: 0.02, 0.04]) and a higher cost (A$3807 [95% CI: 3604, 4007]) compared with usual clinical care using a lifetime horizon under the trial-based monitoring frequency, considered not cost-effective (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio = A$120,228). The intervention becomes cost-effective if sensor price is reduced to lower than 50%, or monitoring frequency is decreased to once per year while maintaining the same treatment effect on HbA1c . CONCLUSIONS Including professional-mode flash glucose monitoring every 3 months as part of a management plan for people with type 2 diabetes in general practice is not cost-effective, but could be if the sensor price or monitoring frequency can be reduced.
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- Xinyang Hua
- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Speight J, Holmes-Truscott E, Thuraisingam S, Mohamad Husin H, Manski-Nankervis JA, De La Rue K, Ginnivan L, Audehm R, Clark M, Khunti K, O'Neal D, Furler J. Impact of quarterly professional-mode flash glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes in general practice (GP-OSMOTIC): Secondary psychological and self-care outcomes of a pragmatic, open-label, 12-month, randomised controlled trial. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 179:108994. [PMID: 34363864 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the impact of quarterly professional-mode flash glucose monitoring on psychological outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care. METHODS The GP-OSMOTIC trial randomised 299 adults with type 2 diabetes in 25 general practices to quarterly use of professional-mode flash glucose monitoring (sensor worn for 14 days; data discussed at clinic visit) or usual care. At baseline and 12 months, participants completed validated measures: general emotional well-being (WHO-5), diabetes-specific quality of life (DIDP), satisfaction with glucose monitoring (GME-Q), self-care activities (SDSCA) and perceived involvement in clinical care (PICS). Linear mixed-effects models examined between-group differences at 12 months. RESULTS At 12 months, there were no clinically important between-arm differences in any secondary psychological or self-care outcomes. Per protocol analyses showed no clinically significant between-group differences. CONCLUSIONS The GP-OSMOTIC intervention had no significant impact, at 12 months, on general emotional well-being, diabetes-specific quality of life or satisfaction with glucose monitoring, suggesting no added psychological burden. Lack of positive impact on self-reported self-care activities or perceived involvement in clinical care may warrant closer attention to the fidelity of intervention delivery, the context (e.g. the nature of clinician-patient interactions) and/or the sensitivity of the measures, as these will help plan future studies.
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- Jane Speight
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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If we were to create the diabetes care experience anew, there is little doubt that it would not resemble the current bricks-and-mortar way we do things currently. For however a future model of care is designed, it would assume a digital-first approach, whereby the modern conveniences of digitally-mediated services we have experienced in other industries would be reflected in our diabetes care. To this end, our diabetes data would be liberated, transparent to those that need it, but safe and secure otherwise. We would have access to new tools that create insights that lower the burden, not add to it. And access to care would be just in time, convenient, and from a distance when needed. What is stopping a digital-first model is complex and deeply seated, but not insurmountable with engagement from industry, regulators, and care providers that are all willing to modernize the way care is delivered. Personal human interaction will continue to play an important part in the care for millions of people living with diabetes, no matter the sophistication of these digital services. What these technologies will provide is the human capacity to deal with the higher need, vulnerable people for whom access to timely care is an issue. Moreover, it will provide choice for an increasingly diverse population that seeks options for the form, and the delivery, of their personalized care.
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- Joseph A Cafazzo
- 1 Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, and the Wolfond Chair in Digital Health, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 2 Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 3 Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Parsons SN, Luzio SD, Harvey JN, Bain SC, Cheung WY, Watkins A, Owens DR. Effect of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose, with and without additional TeleCare support, on overall glycaemic control in non-insulin treated Type 2 diabetes: the SMBG Study, a 12-month randomized controlled trial. Diabet Med 2019; 36:578-590. [PMID: 30653704 PMCID: PMC6593419 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM To examine the impact of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose, with or without TeleCare support, on glycaemic control in people with sub-optimally controlled Type 2 diabetes. METHODS We conducted a 12-month, multicentre, randomized controlled trial in people with established (>1 year) Type 2 diabetes not on insulin therapy, with sub-optimal glycaemic control [HbA1c ≥58 to ≤119 mmol/mol (≥7.5% to ≤13%)]. A total of 446 participants were randomized to a control group (n =151) receiving usual diabetes care, a group using structured self-monitoring of blood glucose alone (n =147) or a group using structured self-monitoring of blood glucose with additional monthly 'TeleCare' support (n =148). The primary outcome was HbA1c at 12 months. RESULTS A total of 323 participants (72%) completed the study; 116 (77%) in the control group, 99 (67%) in the self-monitoring of blood glucose alone group and 108 (73%) in the self-monitoring of blood glucose plus TeleCare group. Compared to baseline, the mean HbA1c was lower in all groups at 12 months, with reductions of 3.3 mmol/mol (95% CI -5.71 to -0.78) or 0.3% (95% CI -0.52 to -0.07; P=0.01) in the control group, 11.4 mmol/mol (95% CI -14.11 to -8.76) or 1.1% (-1.29 to -0.81; P<0.0001) in the group using self-monitoring of blood glucose alone and 12.8 mmol/mol (95% CI -15.34 to -10.31) or 1.2% (95% CI -1.40 to -0.94; P<0.0001) in the group using self-monitoring of blood glucose plus TeleCare. This represents a reduction in HbA1c of 8.9 mmol/mol (95% CI -11.97 to -5.84) or 0.8% (95% CI -1.10 to -0.54; P≤0.0001) with structured self-monitoring of blood glucose compared to the control group. Participants with lower baseline HbA1c , shorter duration of diabetes and higher educational achievement were more likely to achieve HbA1c ≤53 mmol/mol (7.0%). CONCLUSIONS Structured self-monitoring of blood glucose provides clinical and statistical improvements in glycaemic control in Type 2 diabetes. No additional benefit, over and above the use of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose, was observed in glycaemic control with the addition of once-monthly TeleCare support. (Clinical trial registration no.: ISRCTN21390608).
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- Diabetes Research GroupSwansea UniversitySwansea
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- Diabetes CentreWrexham Maelor HospitalBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardBangorUK
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- Diabetes Research GroupSwansea UniversitySwansea
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- Diabetes Research GroupSwansea UniversitySwansea
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- Swansea Trials UnitSwansea UniversitySwanseaUK
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- Diabetes Research GroupSwansea UniversitySwansea
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Furler J, O’Neal DN, Speight J, Blackberry I, Manski-Nankervis JA, Thuraisingam S, de La Rue K, Ginnivan L, Browne JL, Holmes-Truscott E, Khunti K, Dalziel K, Chiang J, Audehm R, Kennedy M, Clark M, Jenkins AJ, Liew D, Clarke P, Best J. GP-OSMOTIC trial protocol: an individually randomised controlled trial to determine the effect of retrospective continuous glucose monitoring (r-CGM) on HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes in general practice. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e021435. [PMID: 30018097 PMCID: PMC6059310 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Optimal glycaemia can reduce type 2 diabetes (T2D) complications. Observing retrospective continuous glucose monitoring (r-CGM) patterns may prompt therapeutic changes but evidence for r-CGM use in T2D is limited. We describe the protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining intermittent r-CGM use (up to 14 days every three months) in T2D in general practice (GP). METHODS AND ANALYSIS General Practice Optimising Structured MOnitoring To achieve Improved Clinical Outcomes is a two-arm RCT asking 'does intermittent r-CGM in adults with T2D in primary care improve HbA1c?' PRIMARY OUTCOME Absolute difference in mean HbA1c at 12 months follow-up between intervention and control arms. SECONDARY OUTCOMES (a) r-CGM per cent time in target (4-10 mmol/L) range, at baseline and 12 months; (b) diabetes-specific distress (Problem Areas in Diabetes). ELIGIBILITY Aged 18-80 years, T2D for ≥1 year, a (past month) HbA1c>5.5 mmol/mol (0.5%) above their individualised target while prescribed at least two non-insulin hypoglycaemic therapies and/or insulin (therapy stable for the last four months). Our general glycaemic target is 53 mmol/mol (7%) (patients with a history of severe hypoglycaemia or a recorded diagnosis of hypoglycaemia unawareness will have a target of 64 mmol/mol (8%)).Our trial compares r-CGM use and usual care. The r-CGM report summarising daily glucose patterns will be reviewed by GP and patient and inform treatment decisions. Participants in both arms are provided with 1 hour education by a specialist diabetes nurse.The sample (n=150/arm) has 80% power to detect a mean HbA1c difference of 5.5 mmol/mol (0.5%) with an SD of 14.2 (1.3%) and alpha of 0.05 (allowing for 10% clinic and 20% patient attrition). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION University of Melbourne Human Ethics Sub-Committee (ID 1647151.1). Dissemination will be in peer-reviewed journals, conferences and a plain-language summary for participants. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER >ACTRN12616001372471; Pre-results.
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- John Furler
- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Sato J, Kanazawa A, Ikeda F, Shigihara N, Kawaguchi M, Komiya K, Uchida T, Ogihara T, Mita T, Shimizu T, Fujitani Y, Watada H. Effect of treatment guidance using a retrospective continuous glucose monitoring system on glycaemic control in outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial. J Int Med Res 2015; 44:109-21. [PMID: 26647072 PMCID: PMC5536570 DOI: 10.1177/0300060515600190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives To assess the effect of treatment guidance based on data from a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device on glycaemic control, and patient satisfaction, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Patients with poorly-controlled T2DM treated with insulin were randomly assigned to the intervention or nonintervention group. Continuous blood-glucose levels were recorded for 4–5 days using a CGM device on three separate occasions during the 8-month study period. The intervention group received treatment guidance based on the CGM data; the nonintervention group received advice based on blood glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Results A total of 34 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean ± SD baseline HbA1c was 8.2 ± 1.2% in the intervention group and 8.2 ± 0.9% in the nonintervention group. At the study end, there was no significant difference in the change from baseline of HbA1c between the two groups. There was also no significant difference in the change from baseline in the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire score between the two groups. Conclusions The present study did not demonstrate that treatment guidance using retrospective CGM data was effective for improving glycaemic control and therapeutic satisfaction in Japanese patients with T2DM.
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- Junko Sato
- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Centre for Therapeutic Innovations in Diabetes, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Centre for Therapeutic Innovations in Diabetes, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Centre for Molecular Diabetology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Sportology Centre, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Speight J, Browne JL, Furler JS. Testing times! Choosing Wisely when it comes to monitoring type 2 diabetes. Med J Aust 2015; 203:354-6. [DOI: 10.5694/mja15.00639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Jane Speight
- Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC
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- Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC
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Eborall HC, Dallosso HM, McNicol S, Speight J, Khunti K, Davies MJ, Heller SR. Explaining engagement in self-monitoring among participants of the DESMOND Self-monitoring Trial: a qualitative interview study. Fam Pract 2015; 32:596-602. [PMID: 26160892 PMCID: PMC5926453 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmv060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) Self-monitoring Trial reported that people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes attending community-based structured education and randomized to self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) or urine monitoring had comparable improvements in biomedical outcomes, but differences in satisfaction with, and continued use of monitoring method, well-being and perceived threat from diabetes. OBJECTIVES To explore experiences of SMBG and urine monitoring following structured education. We specifically addressed the perceived usefulness of each monitoring method and the associated well-being. METHODS Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 18 adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes participating in the DESMOND Self-monitoring Trial (SMBG, N=10; urine monitoring, N=8)~12 months into the trial. Analysis was informed by the constant comparative approach. RESULTS Interviewees reported SMBG as accurate, convenient and useful. Declining use was explained by having established a pattern of managing blood glucose with less frequent monitoring or lack of feedback or encouragement from health care professionals. Many initially positive views of urine monitoring progressively changed due to perceived inaccuracy, leading some to switch to SMBG. Perceiving diabetes as less serious was attributable to lack of symptoms, treatment with diet alone and-in the urine-monitoring group-consistently negative readings. Urine monitoring also provided less visible evidence of diabetes and of the effect of behaviour on glucose. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the importance for professionals of considering patients' preferences when using self-monitoring technologies, including how these change over time, when supporting the self-care behaviours of people with type 2 diabetes.
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- Helen C Eborall
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK,
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK, Leicester Clinical Trials Unit, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- AHP Research, Hornchurch, UK, The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK and
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK and
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- Department of Human Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Houle J, Beaulieu MD, Chiasson JL, Lespérance F, Côté J, Strychar I, Bherer L, Meunier S, Lambert J. Glycaemic control and self-management behaviours in Type 2 diabetes: results from a 1-year longitudinal cohort study. Diabet Med 2015; 32:1247-54. [PMID: 25581545 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Revised: 10/21/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIM To better understand the associations between changes in self-management behaviours and glycaemic control. METHODS We conducted a prospective observational study of 295 adult patients with Type 2 diabetes evaluated at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Four self-management behaviours were evaluated using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities instrument, which assesses healthy diet, physical activity, medication taking and self-monitoring of blood glucose. Using hierarchical linear regression models, we tested whether changes in self-management behaviours were associated with short-term (6-month) or long-term (12-month) changes in glycaemic control, after controlling for demographic and clinical characteristics. RESULTS Improved diet was associated with a decrease in HbA1c level, both at 6 and 12 months. Improved medication taking was associated with short-term improvement in glycaemic control, while increased self-monitoring of blood glucose frequency was associated with a 12-month improvement in HbA1c . Completely stopping exercise after being physically active at baseline was associated with a rise in HbA1c level at 6-month follow-up. Interaction analysis indicated that a healthy diet benefitted all participant subgroups, but that medication taking was associated with glycaemic control only for participants living in poverty and more strongly for those with lower educational levels. Finally, a higher self-monitoring of blood glucose frequency was associated with better glycaemic control only in insulin-treated participants. CONCLUSIONS Even after adjusting for potential confounders (including baseline HbA1c ), increased frequency of healthy diet, medication taking and self-monitoring of blood glucose were associated with improved HbA1c levels. These self-management behaviours should be regularly monitored to identify patients at risk of deterioration in glycaemic control. Barriers to optimum self-management should be removed, particularly among socio-economically disadvantaged populations.
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- J Houle
- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Nutrition, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- PERFORM Centre, Concordia University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Institut de Gériatrie de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Cuevas HE, Brown SA, García AA, Winter M, Brown A, Hanis CL. Blood glucose self-monitoring patterns in Mexican Americans: further lessons from the Starr County Border Health Initiative. Diabetes Technol Ther 2015; 17:105-11. [PMID: 25291318 PMCID: PMC4321766 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2014.0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose was to describe patterns of home self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus enrolled in a diabetes self-management education protocol. Research questions were as follows: (1) What were the patterns and rates of home glucose self-monitoring over the 6-month course of the study? (2) What were the differences in monitoring rates between experimental and control groups? (3) What were the relationships between rates of monitoring and glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C), gender, and years with diabetes? SUBJECTS AND METHODS We used a randomized (by group) repeated-measures pretest/posttest control group design. Glucometer data from an experimental group (diabetes self-management education plus nurse case management) and a comparison group (diabetes self-management education only) were analyzed. Data were collected at baseline and at 3 and 6 months. RESULTS Overall average SMBG rates were low. Experimental and control group monitoring levels were not significantly different. More females than males never monitored glucose values, but more females than males checked at least one time per week. Those participants who checked their glucose levels more than once per week had diabetes for a longer period of time. Rates of monitoring were not strongly associated with A1C levels at 3 and 6 months, but at 6 months A1C levels were statistically significantly different based on whether or not individuals monitored their glucose levels (P=0.03, n=71). CONCLUSIONS SMBG rates were low in this study despite SMBG education and access to free glucometers and test strips. The lower rates of SMBG may reflect the effects of unexpected environmental challenges, but exact causes remain unclear. Reasons for low rates of SMBG need to be explored further, especially in underserved communities.
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- Human Genetics Center, School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
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Schmitt A, Gahr A, Hermanns N, Kulzer B, Huber J, Haak T. The Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ): development and evaluation of an instrument to assess diabetes self-care activities associated with glycaemic control. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2013; 11:138. [PMID: 23937988 PMCID: PMC3751743 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-11-138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Though several questionnaires on self-care and regimen adherence have been introduced, the evaluations do not always report consistent and substantial correlations with measures of glycaemic control. Small ability to explain variance in HbA1c constitutes a significant limitation of an instrument’s use for scientific purposes as well as clinical practice. In order to assess self-care activities which can predict glycaemic control, the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) was designed. Methods A 16 item questionnaire to assess self-care activities associated with glycaemic control was developed, based on theoretical considerations and a process of empirical improvements. Four subscales, ‘Glucose Management’ (GM), ‘Dietary Control’ (DC), ‘Physical Activity’ (PA), and ‘Health-Care Use’ (HU), as well as a ‘Sum Scale’ (SS) as a global measure of self-care were derived. To evaluate its psychometric quality, 261 patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes were assessed with the DSMQ and an established analogous scale, the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Measure (SDSCA). The DSMQ’s item and scale characteristics as well as factorial and convergent validity were analysed, and its convergence with HbA1c was compared to the SDSCA. Results The items showed appropriate characteristics (mean item-total-correlation: 0.46 ± 0.12; mean correlation with HbA1c: -0.23 ± 0.09). Overall internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was good (0.84), consistencies of the subscales were acceptable (GM: 0.77; DC: 0.77; PA: 0.76; HU: 0.60). Principal component analysis indicated a four factor structure and confirmed the designed scale structure. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated appropriate fit of the four factor model. The DSMQ scales showed significant convergent correlations with their parallel SDSCA scales (GM: 0.57; DC: 0.52; PA: 0.58; HU: n/a; SS: 0.57) and HbA1c (GM: -0.39; DC: -0.30; PA: -0.15; HU: -0.22; SS: -0.40). All correlations with HbA1c were significantly stronger than those obtained with the SDSCA. Conclusions This study provides preliminary evidence that the DSMQ is a reliable and valid instrument and enables an efficient assessment of self-care behaviours associated with glycaemic control. The questionnaire should be valuable for scientific analyses as well as clinical use in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.
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- Andreas Schmitt
- Research Institute of the Diabetes Academy Mergentheim (FIDAM), German Diabetes Center Mergentheim, Theodor-Klotzbücher-Strasse 12, Bad Mergentheim, Germany.
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