Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Self-monitoring of blood glucose has an important place in ensuring diabetes management. This study aims to develop a reliable instrument to assess blood glucose measurement knowledge in diabetic patients. The purpose of the scale is to assess blood glucose measurement knowledge in diabetic patients.Method: The data were collected from 240 patients in the diabetes polyclinic of a training and research hospital between March and September 2022. The s...

Aim: Self-monitoring of blood glucose has an important place in ensuring diabetes management. For diabetic individuals to measure their blood glucose level correctly with recommended frequency and technique, their blood glucose measurement technique, knowledge, and skills should be checked regularly with reliable measurement tools. This study aimed to develop a reliable instrument for assessing blood glucose self-monitoring skills in diabetic patients. The purpose of the scale...