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The purpose of this study is to examine whether marital status is a determinant of SMBG, when controlling for other variables, and whether marital status determines SMBG differently for males and females. Demographic data were obtained from 465 individuals who self-reported a diagnosis of DM in the continuous NHANES 2009-2010, along with data about treatment, condition, and self-management practices. Using logistic regressions, significant predictors were identified for SMBG. One-third (36%) of adults with diabetes in the U.S. population do not self-monitor their blood glucose level at least 1 time/day. A minority (29.5%) of females who are not married do not self-monitor daily, while this is true for nearly half (47.6%) of males who are not married. Insulin use is the major determinant for SMBG, along with age, race/ethnicity, and patient DM education. Marital status was found to be a significant predictor for SMBG among males, only when insulin and pills use were not included in the regression. Marital status was not identified as a significant predictor of SMBG for females. Although marital status is independently associated with reduced mortality, a similar protective relationship is not shown between marital status and SMBG. Since SMBG may be a useful in the achievement of glycemic control, individuals with diabetes should incorporate this practice into their regimens for diabetes self-management.","abstract_html":"Glycemic control is one of the most important aspects of diabetes management and is necessary for the prevention or delay of complications associated with diabetes mellitus (DM). Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a technique used achieve glycemic control by revealing day-to-day changes in blood glucose levels. Since marriage protective effects have been shown for mortality, especially for men, it is useful to determine whether a similar relationship is found between marriage and SMBG. The purpose of this study is to examine whether marital status is a determinant of SMBG, when controlling for other variables, and whether marital status determines SMBG differently for males and females. Demographic data were obtained from 465 individuals who self-reported a diagnosis of DM in the continuous NHANES 2009-2010, along with data about treatment, condition, and self-management practices. Using logistic regressions, significant predictors were identified for SMBG. One-third (36%) of adults with diabetes in the U.S. population do not self-monitor their blood glucose level at least 1 time/day. A minority (29.5%) of females who are not married do not self-monitor daily, while this is true for nearly half (47.6%) of males who are not married. Insulin use is the major determinant for SMBG, along with age, race/ethnicity, and patient DM education. Marital status was found to be a significant predictor for SMBG among males, only when insulin and pills use were not included in the regression. Marital status was not identified as a significant predictor of SMBG for females. Although marital status is independently associated with reduced mortality, a similar protective relationship is not shown between marital status and SMBG. 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