The use of home glucose monitoring products is increasing. The pharmacist can make an important contribution to the diabetic patient's care by becoming knowledgeable about the many monitoring products available and by providing a structured diabetes management program for his or her patients. This article will discuss the many products available for home blood glucose monitoring and the pharmacist's role in diabetic patient monitoring.
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