Self-monitoring of blood glucose. American Diabetes Association.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is an increasingly used adjunct to diabetes care. Meticulous technique for visual comparisons and reflectance meters are mandatory. The data collected in this manner must be used for therapeutic decisions if SMBG is to aid the person with diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose, if prescribed by the physician, becomes part of routine clinical treatment for insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and therefore should be paid by the usual payment mechanisms.