The American journal of medicine
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes can be treated using two criteria, the fasting blood glucose concentration and body weight. The feasibility of this means of control, aiming for a fasting blood glucose concentration of less than 6 mmol/liter (108 mg/dl) has been investigated in 10 general practices. Eight practices now use the method routinely. ⋯ Six practices preferred to have special clinics at which fasting blood glucose meaurements were taken. Two practices achieved good results with the administration and tests being undertaken by a practical nurse, with supervision from the general practitioner. Assessment of control by four fasting blood glucose determinations a year is less expensive than regular urine tests, and may improve blood glucose control.