Table 4:
Behaviour, Fear of Hypoglycemia, and Quality of Life
| Variable | Baseline (After Using SMBG) | 3 Months After Using Flash | Difference (95% CI)a | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behaviourb | 1.91 | 2.1 | 0.19 (0.11–0.27) |
.0001 |
| Worry (fear of hypoglycemia)b | 1.95 | 1.81 | −0.06 (−0.09 to −0.03) |
.0001 |
| Quality of lifec | 45.9 | 49.3 | 3.4 (1.31–5.49) |
.0020 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; SMBG, self-monitoring of blood glucose.
a
Confidence intervals and P values were computed by the authors of this health technology assessment using information reported in the primary studies.
b
Assessed through the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey–Child subscale. Lower scores are better.
c
Assessed through the PedsQL DM Questionnaire, version 3.0. Higher scores are better.
Source: Al Hayek et al.47