Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disorder, the course of which is associated with the risk of systemic vascular complications that reduce life expectancy. Minimization of the risk of disability and death requires a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to the disease management. In the context of modern therapeutic strategies for management of patients with diabetes the key role is played by self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). The systematic SMBG implementation allows the physician to obtain objective data for evaluation of the applied therapy efficacy and allows the patient to become actively engaged in treatment. The review prepared based on the presentation by Elena V. Biryukova, D. Sci. (Med.), Professor at the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Russian University of Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, discloses the benefits of SMBG, including its proven efficacy for prevention of hypoglycemic conditions. Regular blood glucose monitoring makes it possible to minimize extreme blood glucose fluctuations and enables the timely adjustment of the therapy prescribed. Special attention is paid to the glucose meter selection criteria, among which the priorities are compliance with the current accuracy standards, convenience and ease of use. Technology improvement not only simplifies the SMBG procedure, but also contributes to the efficacy of glucose-lowering therapy and patient adherence to treatment.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, self-monitoring of blood glucose, glucose meters.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, self-monitoring of blood glucose, glucose meters.
For citation:Modern technologies in glycemic management and prevention of the diabetes mellitus systemic vascular complications. Clinical review for general practice. 2025; 6 (10): 55–59 (In Russ.). DOI: 10.47407/kr2025.6.10.00693
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