Randomised controlled trial of near-patient testing for glycated haemoglobin in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Tight glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes can lead to a reduction in microvascular and possibly macrovascular complications. The use of near-patient (rapid) testing offers a potential method to improve glycaemic control. To assess the effect and costs of rapid testing for glycated haemo...

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Published in:British journal of general practice 2006-07, Vol.56 (528), p.511-517
Main Authors: Khunti, Kamlesh, Stone, Margaret A, Burden, Andrew C, Turner, David, Raymond, Neil T, Burden, Mary, Baker, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blood Glucose - metabolism
Costs and Cost Analysis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - blood
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - economics
Family Practice - economics
Family Practice - organization & administration
Female
Glycated Hemoglobin A - analysis
Humans
Hyperglycemia - economics
Hyperglycemia - prevention & control
Hypoglycemia - economics
Hypoglycemia - prevention & control
Male
Original Papers
Point-of-Care Systems - economics
Prospective Studies
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Summary:Tight glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes can lead to a reduction in microvascular and possibly macrovascular complications. The use of near-patient (rapid) testing offers a potential method to improve glycaemic control. To assess the effect and costs of rapid testing for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in people with type 2 diabetes. Pragmatic open randomised controlled trial. Eight practices in Leicestershire, UK. Patients were randomised to receive instant results for HbA1c or to routine care. The principal outcome measure was the proportion of patients with an HbA1c
ISSN:0960-1643