The trend toward the use of self blood glucose monitoring (SBGM) can be at tributed to several factors. Changing attitudes toward healthcare show signs of moving from the traditional author itarian to a participative model in which health professionals and con sumers share decision making. Indica tions for its use have multiplied, as have the several methods of monitor ing. The newest products, Visidex, Glucoscan II, Glucometer, AccuChek bG, and blood-letting devices, are reviewed. Educator responsibilities are included.
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