Efficiency of self-monitoring in patients with diabetes in the practice of a therapist

Abstract

Clinical cases of the relevance of self-control of glycemia, diet, and physical activity in patients with diabetes are presented. The role of the general practitioner in training of patients in self-monitoring is shown, and algorithms for determining the risk of developing diabetes mellitus in general therapeutic practice are given.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• self-control
• glycemic control
• glucometer