Digital technologies in self-monitoring of blood glucose and their clinical significance

In the 21 st century, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased significantly both in the Russian Federation and worldwide. Objective: to characterize the methods for diagnosing DM, analyze the clinical significance of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), and the impact of digital SBG technologies on glycemic control in DM patients and their adherence to DM treatment. Many international (UKPDS, DCCT, ACCORD, ADVANCE, VADT) and Russian (Federal Register of DM in the Russian Federation) studies have shown that DM not only leads to a number of complications, but also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which are the main cause of death in patients with DM. Hyperglycemia determines DM, and glycemic control is fundamental for DM treatment. To minimize the risk of DM complications, patients need to maintain glycemia within target values using various methods (HbA1c determination, continuous glucose monitoring, flash glucose monitoring etc.), as well as with the help of structured SMBG. The modern high-precision glucometer Contour ® Plus ONE with the Russianlanguage mobile application Contour TM Diabetes is simple and easy to use, equipped with additional options, as well as a function for remote monitoring of the glucose level, which improves the clinical and economic effectiveness of T2DM treatment and can help limit the progression of the disease. In conclusion, in the era of precision medicine, the use of digital health technologies in SMBG provides a strategy for increasing adherence to treatment in patients with DM, and therefore the effectiveness and safety of DM treatment in real conditions.