African Medical Laboratory Haematology | 05 March 2008
Automated Blood Glucose Monitors in Diabetic Patients: A Three-Year Evaluation in Nigerian Urban Centers
C, h, i, n, e, d, u, C, h, i, k, e, r, e
Abstract
Diabetes is a prevalent condition in Nigeria, necessitating effective glucose monitoring tools. A mixed-method approach was employed with ABGMs deployed at 10 sites across three cities. Data collection included patient surveys, clinician interviews, and ABGM performance metrics. ABGMs showed an average accuracy rate of 95% in glucose readings (confidence interval: ±2%). The pilot project demonstrated high acceptance among patients and clinicians but identified issues with cost-effectiveness. Further studies are recommended to assess long-term efficacy and potential economic impacts. Diabetes, Automated Blood Glucose Monitors, Urban Centers, Nigeria, Acceptability Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.