Dear All,

Has anyone experienced opposition to the introduction of connected glucose meters in Paediatric departments because of the way children are trained to monitor their own blood glucose?

I am told that it is standard procedure for children to remain in hospital after diagnosis of diabetes to be taught to check their own blood glucose and that consequently, once stabilised, all glucose measurements are performed by the child, under supervision, on the meter that they will be taking home and not by the nursing staff on the ward meter. Therefore, even if connected meters were available most of the glucose measurements would not be performed on them. I am alarmed by the Governance issues with this approach and would like some indication of whether it is common or not.

Many Thanks

Regards

Clare

Consultant Clinical Biochemist

Clinical Chemistry

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Tel 01902 695286

Fax 01902 695618

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