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Written question asked by Lord Acton (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 1 May 2008.


Health: Diabetes

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What evidence is available to support the use of home testing of blood sugar for type 2 diabetes.
Answer

In September 2002, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued clinical guidelines on Management of Type 2 Diabetes—Management of Blood Glucose. The guidelines include advice on the self-monitoring of blood glucose and state that self-monitoring can have benefits but should be carried out as part of an integrated self-care package and if the purpose is clear and agreed with the patient. The guidelines are under review and will be reissued as part of the Type 2 diabetes: the management of type 2 diabetes (update), expected to be published by NICE in May 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
701 c35WA; 3158
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Diabetes Blood Screening
Link
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