Abstract
Objective: To determine the effect of quality control circle (QCC) activity on self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in type 2diabetic patients. Design: Pre-test Post-test study. Setting: Outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in Eastern China. Subjects: A total of 110 insulin-treated type 2 diabetic patients. Interventions: Quality control circle. Main outcome measures: Quality of self-monitoring of blood glucose and blood glucose control in patients. Results: At the end of QCC activity, the proportion of patients performing regular SMBG and the frequency of SMBG were significantly increased. The incidence of using expired test strips, incorrect timing of blood glucose monitoring, improper operation and non-calibration of meters were all significantly decreased. Consequently, the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin,one-week fasting blood glucose, and one-month incidence of hypoglycemia were significantly decreased in these patients. Conclusion: The QCC activity plays an active and beneficial role in improving SMBG and blood glucose control in patients with diabetes. This activity should be promoted in future clinical work.
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