Table.
Variable | Blood Pressure | Blood Glucose |
---|---|---|
Recommended by professional organization | Yes (JNC 7) | Yes (ADA) |
Reimbursed by Medicare | No | Yes |
Cost of monitors | $70 | $70 |
Cost of measurement | None | $0.70–$1 |
Discomfort for patient | No | Yes |
Predicts morbidity | Yes | Unproven |
Used for diagnosis | Yes | No |
Improves control | Yes | Yes |
Lowers morbidity | Unproven | Unproven |
JNC 7=The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; ADA=American Diabetes Association |