Knowledge of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose and the Degree of Self Titration of Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC2022133Keywords:
Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Mellitus, HypoglycemiaAbstract
Objectives: In the context of managing diabetes mellitus, self-blood glucose monitoring is crucial. While self-blood glucose
monitoring, all instructions must be followed, and keeping record is crucial to help the doctor titrate the medications and
dosages of anti-diabetes medicines. Furthermore, it is important to prevent patients from self-titrating after self-monitoring
of blood glucose.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge and practice of self-blood glucose monitoring among diabetes patients
as well as the level of self-titration of anti-diabetic medications among diabetes patients.
Study design and setting: This cross-sectional community based research was conducted in Rawalakot (Azad Jammu &
Kashmir) from December 2021 to June 2022.
Methodology: A validated questionnaire was filled by 171 adult male and female diabetes patients who self-monitored
their blood sugar levels at home. Patients with diabetic complications and those with juvenile diabetes were excluded from
the study.
Results: Only 46 (26.9%) of the 171 patients reported knowing about and correctly implementing self-blood glucose
monitoring. 125 patients (73.1%) lacked the necessary information and did not accurately monitor self-blood glucose. On
the basis of self-monitoring, 111 people (64.9 percent) acknowledged that they self-titrate their anti-diabetic medications.
Conclusion: Blood glucose self-monitoring should be promoted, and patients should be instructed by a doctor or diabetes
educator on the significance of following the correct procedures of doing the self-monitoring of glucose.
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