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. 2019 Feb 1;179(2):269-272.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.5700.

Assessment of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Not Using Insulin

Kevin D Platt  1 , Amy N Thompson  2 , Paul Lin  3 , Tanima Basu  3 , Ariel Linden  3 , A Mark Fendrick  1   3
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Assessment of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Not Using Insulin

Kevin D Platt et al. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This database analysis quantifies the rate of use and cost of self-monitoring blood glucose supplies that are potentially used inappropriately, specifically focusing on test strips.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Fendrick reported serving as a consultant for AbbVie, Amgen, FMS Inc, Freedman Health, Geisinger Health Plan, Janssen, Lilly, Mallinckrodt, MedZed, Merck, Risalto, Sanofi, Sempre Health, State of Minnesota, Takeda, TriZetto, Wellth, and Zansors; conducting research for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System), the Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, National Pharmaceutical Council, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, State of Michigan/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and State of New York; serving as coeditor of American Journal of Managed Care; being a member of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee; and being a partner in V-BID Health LLC. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure.. Breakdown of Self-monitoring Blood Glucose Testing Supply Claims for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Not Taking Insulin
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