Abstract

Diabetes self-management is not always the simplest of tasks. Patients with diabetes do not have a functioning pancreas. They rely on their knowledge to guide them through the complex decisions that must be made continually. Glycemic variability is not always a result of patient noncompliance. In fact, most patients are attempting to maintain normal glycemia. Imagine the frustrations that our patients feel when they do not understand why their blood glucose levels vary so greatly, even if they eat the same foods and participate in the same type of physical activities each day. As physicians, we should provide our patients with the best opportunities, tools, and technologies available to minimize their exposure to glycemic variability, oxidative stress, and long-term diabetes-related complications. SBGM is an essential component in diabetes care. Incorporating computerized software into our practices so that we are able to fine-tune our prescribed treatments is an inexpensive and efficient way to improve the quality of our patients' lives.

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