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Self testing for diabetes mellitus.

M Davies1, H Alban-Davies, C Cook

  • 1Ipswich Diabetes Centre, Suffolk.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|September 21, 1991
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A postal screening system for self-testing glycosuria is a simple and effective method for diabetes mellitus detection in adults. This approach successfully identified new diabetes cases, proving cost-effective for population health initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health concern requiring effective screening strategies.
  • Early detection of diabetes is crucial for timely intervention and management.
  • Existing screening methods may have limitations in accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a simple, cost-effective, and efficient population screening method for diabetes mellitus.
  • To assess the utility of a postal self-testing system for glycosuria in identifying potential diabetes cases.

Main Methods:

  • A postal request system was implemented for self-testing glycosuria using dipsticks in individuals aged 45-70.
  • Preprandial and postprandial tests were compared against a single postprandial test.

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  • Positive results were followed up with oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT).

    • Main Results:

    • The postal screening system demonstrated a high response rate (79.2%).
    • The screening cost was approximately £81 per detected case of diabetes.
    • The method successfully identified previously undiagnosed diabetes cases, including asymptomatic individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • A postal self-testing system for postprandial glycosuria is a viable and effective population screening tool for diabetes mellitus.
    • This method offers a simple and economically sound approach to diabetes detection in the target age group.