Research
Adherence
Moving to an action stage for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) and healthy eating leads to a significant reduction in HbA1c, whereas intention-to-treat analysis of the intervention alone did not reach statistical significance.
Simply receiving education or tools does not guarantee better blood sugar control. The benefit to HbA1c comes specifically from the act of testing more frequently and eating healthier. Focus on helping patients actually perform these behaviors to see metabolic improvements.
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However, in those who moved to an action stage for the SMBG and healthy eating interventions, HbA1c was significantly reduced (P < 0.001).
Why this rating
RCT design, but the HbA1c result is a post-hoc subgroup analysis of those who changed behavior.
Source
Changes in Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors Make a Difference in Glycemic Control
Helen Jones et al. · Diabetes Care · 2003
rct · n=1029Cited 308×
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