Type 2 Diabetes and Daily Blood Sugar Monitoring

The video discusses the unnecessary practice of blood sugar monitoring for type 2 diabetes patients not on insulin. It highlights the Monitor trial, which found no significant benefits from such monitoring. The Choosing Wisely campaign advises against routine home glucose monitoring due to lack of benefits and potential harms. Despite recommendations, many patients continue to use testing strips, incurring unnecessary costs. The video emphasizes the need for efficient healthcare practices and highlights the disparity between necessary and unnecessary diabetes care.

What does the best research indicate about blood sugar monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes?

Describe the findings of the Monitor trial regarding blood glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes patients.

What are the potential harms associated with routine home glucose monitoring for patients with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin?

How does the American Academy of Family Physicians view blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes patients?

What challenges do patients face regarding insulin affordability and its impact on their health?