Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects 10.5% of Americans and 15.4% of the adult population in Alabama with numbers rising (ADA, 2019; CDC, 2020). Consistent blood glucose monitoring is imperative in making DM treatment decisions related to dosing and frequency of antihyperglycemic medications. Very few patients adhere to the requested frequency and documentation of blood glucose results or bring the recorded results to clinic. Widespread use of smart phones, even among the uninsured population, may allow for blood glucose recording through phone apps, increasing patient adherence and provider access to review results.

Lindsay Crocker

Author Details

Lindsay Crocker, DNP (c), RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Glucose Level, Mobile Health, Smart Phone Application

Advisor

Collins, Andrea

Second Advisor

Hess, Annette

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-03-24

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