Use of Blood Glucose Meters Featuring Color Range Indicators Improves Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes in Comparison to Blood Glucose Meters Without Color (ACCENTS Study)

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Mike GradyBrian L Levy

Abstract

The ability of patients to improve glycemic control depends partly on their ability to interpret and act on blood glucose results. We investigated whether switching people with diabetes to blood glucose meters (BGMs) featuring a color range indicator (CRI) could improve glycemic control compared to remaining on their current BGM without color. 163 adults with type 1 (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) and a hemoglobin A1c (A1c) of 7.5-11% were randomized to: One Touch Verio™ (Verio), OneTouch Verio Flex™ (Flex), or controls remaining on their current BGM. Diabetes nurses had standard conversations about diabetes management with all subjects at baseline. No changes in medication, insulin dosing, or SMBG frequency were recommended. After 12 weeks, subjects who switched to Verio or Flex meters with CRI (n = 108) had a mean change in A1c 0.36% lower than controls (n = 55) ( P = .017). A1c reductions were greatest in T1D subjects (n = 45), with a decrease of 0.50% ( P = .004). T1D subjects using Verio meters (n = 25) contributed a 0.59% reduction compared to controls ( P < .008), whereas T1D subjects using Flex meters (n = 20) had a clinical meaningful reduction in A1c of 0.40% without reaching statistical significance ( P > .05). Verio ...Continue Reading

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Aug 14, 2020·Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology·David ShearerMalinda Peeples
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Oct 30, 2021·Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology·Richard M BergenstalLutz Heinemann

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
blood draw

Software Mentioned

LifeScan
Flex meters
+ Flex
ColorSure
OneTouch Verio Verio Flex
OneTouch
OneTouch Verio
Flex
Verio

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