ea0038p288 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2015
Owolabi Funmilayo
, Yusuff Oluwatomi
, Lawal-Bello Amina
, Ala Oluwabukola
, Amjo Oluwadamilola
, Raiyemo Adenike
, Adedeji Tewogbade
, Kolawole Babatope
, Ikem Rosemary
Background: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), an important tool in diabetes management help patients achieve and maintain target glycaemic levels hence reducing complications. SMBG is usually done with glucose meters which are affordable, portable and easy to use. Significant variations sometimes observed in glucose meter readings necessitated this study. We evaluated the accuracy of glucose meters used routinely in our unit using ISO 15197 guideline.<p class="abste...