Date of Award
6-2025
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing (ND)
Department
Nursing
Chair
Roberta Durk-Gomez DNP, APRN, PNP-PC
Co-Chair
Christina Paz
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic chronic illness that affects millions of people in the United States. Management of the disease can be complex for patients due to multiple factors, including a lack of routine monitoring of glycemic levels and a lack of professional guidance, which often leads to poor glycemic control and long-term complications. The purpose of this Quality Improvement (QI) Project is to implement Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) with a daily blood glucose log and bi-weekly nurse practitioner (NP) follow-ups. The intervention aims to reduce hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. The foundation of this QI project is on a 8-day practice assessment in which it was evident that T2D was a frequent diagnosis and evidence supporting SMBG as an effective tool for improving glycemic control when combined with structured follow-up and education. Findings revealed that implementing SMBG with NP-guided support improved adherence to self-monitoring, improved patient understanding of blood glucose patterns, and reduced HbA1C.
Recommended Citation
Herrera, Sandra L., "Track and Control: Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Kit with Nurse Practitioner Guidance" (2025). Cohort XIII. 6.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/cohort_13/6