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Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels for adults with Type 1 diabetes (2012)

Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels should be regarded as an integral part of treatment for everyone with Type 1 diabetes, and access to blood glucose testing strips and meters should not be restricted.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels can improve glycaemic control in a person with Type 1 diabetes and reduce the incidence of the long-term complications of diabetes.

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