Table 2.

Responsibilities of the Physician or Other Caregiver in Order to Appropriately Interpret and Act upon SMBG Information

Interpret SMBG results relative to appropriate target levels Possess the knowledge to make adjustments in therapy Evaluate SMBG readings in a nonjudgmental manner Respond to SMBG readings by adjusting ongoing lifestyle and medication regimens and responding to deviant glucose levels Create a simple action plan for the patient Address both fasting and postprandial glucose levels Act to prevent hypoglycemia Select appropriate end points for determining control of diabetes