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Establishing Expert, Multi-Disciplinary, Peer-Reviewed Consensus to Lead a Paradigm Shift in Optimal Blood Glucose
Douglas A Robertson1, Richard A Chudleigh2, Simon D Gwynn3
1Leighton Hospital, Crewe, UK. doug.robertson@nhs.net.
Introduction:
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK appears unclear on how blood glucose monitoring (BGM) should be used to support diabetes patient care and empowerment, and local interpretation of NICE guidance on the availability of devices varies widely. An expert group of clinicians and commissioners considered BGM in terms of access, guidance, resources, data integration, patient education, and patient choice.
Methods:
The group generated a series of questions on BGM into a 38-statement questionnaire using Delphi methodology. This was circulated to clinicians involved in diabetes management across the UK, receiving 222 responses.
Results:
From the questionnaire, 35 of the 38 statement responses showed > 66% consensus, with 26 of these achieving > 90% agreement.
Conclusion:
The expert group reviewed the responses and made recommendations based on the clear professional consensus demonstrated. These included the need to use new technology and data integration and that wider factors, including patient choice rather than cost alone, should inform formulary inclusion of BGM equipment.
Funding:
LifeScan U.K. Ltd.
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