It's not unusual for pharmacists to be asked to recommend a new blood glucose meter. In fact, diabetes affects almost 10% of the population in Canada.
In this article, clicical content agent Janique Provost discusses the challenges associated with blood glucose monitoring and the issues surrounding technological developments in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. She focuses on the key issue facing pharmacies, which is not selecting the best device, but the most appropriate one for the person under their care.
It's not unusual for pharmacists to be asked to recommend a new blood glucose meter. In fact, diabetes affects almost 10% of the population in Canada.
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