GLP-1 and Blood Glucose Meters: A Critical Combination for Diabetes Management
The Importance of Self-Monitoring in Diabetes Management
Among people with diabetes mellitus, including those treated with incretin-based drugs, self-monitoring of blood glucose is still a fundamental technology for diabetes self-management. Global guidelines for interference testing are established, and blood glucose meter systems have to be continuously checked for potential interference. This is especially true for individuals taking GLP-1 agonists, which can affect blood glucose levels and require careful monitoring.The Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Blood Glucose Control
