Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus Using the Flash Glucose Monitoring System: The Owners’ Point of View
Abstract
:Simple Summary
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Participants and Questionnaire
2.2. FGMS
2.3. Statistical Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Technical Use of the FGMS
3.2. Comparison between an FGMS and BGCs
3.3. Impact of an FGMS on Diabetic Pets’ and DPOs’ Quality of Life
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Question | Answer Form |
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When did you start using the FGMS monitoring method? | F |
How many devices has your pet used so far? | F |
How many devices could not be used due to operating problems or early detachment (within 24 h of insertion)? | F |
Who proposed the FGMS to you? | S |
Do you think that the information provided has been useful to understand and use the device? | S |
Who applies the sensor? | S |
How is the FGMS fixed to the skin? | S |
Once applied, is the sensor protected by a bandage? | S |
In which body area is the FGMS usually applied? | M |
Is the application area of the sensor always the same? | S |
How are the glucose data of your animal transmitted to the vet? | S |
How long after your pet’s diagnosis of diabetes did you start using the FGMS? | F |
Question | Answer Form |
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What are the main advantages related to the use of the sensor? | M |
Can you explain how your pet’s blood glucose was monitored [if you haven’t used the FGMS since the onset of the disease]? | M |
Compared to BGCs, do you think that FGMS is an easier monitoring method? | S |
Compared to BGCs, do you think that FGMS provides better glycemic control? | S |
Compared to BGCs, do you think that the FGMS is less stressful? | S |
Question | Answer Form |
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What are the main drawbacks of using the sensor? | M |
Do you think an FGMS allows better glycemic control? | S |
Do you think an FGMS is well tolerated by your pet? | S |
Does an FGMS have a negative impact on your QoL? | S |
How many times a day do you scan the sensor? | S |
How often do you apply the FGMS to your diabetic pet? | S |
How do you feel about continuously accessing your pet glucose values? | S |
What do you think about costs related to the use of FGMS? | S |
Are you currently using an FGMS on your diabetic pet? | S |
Will you use an FGMS again? | S |
Why? [If you gave a negative answer to the previous question] | M |
Would you recommend the FGMS to other DPOs? | S |
Express you opinion | F |
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Re, M.; Del Baldo, F.; Tardo, A.M.; Fracassi, F. Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus Using the Flash Glucose Monitoring System: The Owners’ Point of View. Vet. Sci. 2023, 10, 203. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030203
Re M, Del Baldo F, Tardo AM, Fracassi F. Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus Using the Flash Glucose Monitoring System: The Owners’ Point of View. Veterinary Sciences. 2023; 10(3):203. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030203
Chicago/Turabian StyleRe, Mariachiara, Francesca Del Baldo, Antonio Maria Tardo, and Federico Fracassi. 2023. "Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus Using the Flash Glucose Monitoring System: The Owners’ Point of View" Veterinary Sciences 10, no. 3: 203. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030203