Effect of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Not Using Insulin

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is one of the important instruments in diabetes management. Most patients with type 1 diabetes and patients with type 2 using insulin, frequently measure their blood glucose in case of possible hypoglycemia, but also to evaluate the insulin treatment and get information about how to change the insulin regimen, if necessary. Without SMBG it is almost impossible to achieve this goal. The purpose of this study is to determine if self-monitoring in patients with type 2 diabetes not using insulin results in better glycemic control.