The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

Explaining Glucose Monitoring Accuracy to Your Clients in 2-Minutes or Less

Episode Summary

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Gary Scheiner joins us to explain how accuracy is measured for glucose monitoring devices. You'll walk away with knowledge that you can use to improve user confidence, reduce the risk of over- or under-dosing insulin, and support better medication management.

Episode Notes

Resources

The Diabetes Technology Society Surveillance Study:    https://www.diabetestechnology.org/surveillance.shtml

FDA Guidance Document for Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Test Systems for OTC Use: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/self-monitoring-blood-glucose-test-systems-over-counter-use

This episode was provided by Ascensia Diabetes Care, Makers of the CONTOUR®NEXT Brand of Blood Glucose Meters and Test Strips.  To learn more about the accuracy of CONTOUR®NEXT Brand Meters and receive sample for your clients, visit CONTOURNEXTPRO.com.