STeP Study Resources

Thank you for your interest in the STeP Study and structured SMBG. On this site you will find reprints of several STeP Study publications and a sample of the tools utilized in the STeP study protocol. These documents are available for download for your convenience.

Recent STeP Study publications:

  • Polonsky W, Fisher L, Schikman C, Hinnen D, Parkin C, Jelsovsky Z, Amstutz L, Schweitzer M, Wagner R (2010). "The value of episodic, intensive blood glucose monitoring in non-insulin treated persons with Type 2 Diabetes: design of the Structured Testing Program (STeP) study, a cluster-randomised, clinical trial." BMC Family Practice, 11:37.
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  • Polonsky, W.H., Fisher, L., Schikman, C.H., Hinnen, D.A., Parkin, C.G., Jelsovsky, Z., Petersen, B., Schweitzer, M., Wagner, R.A. (in press). "Structured SMBG facilitates earlier and more aggressive treatment of type 2 diabetes: Results from the STeP Study" [NCT00674986]. DIABETES CARE.

ACCU-CHEK® 360 View SMBG Profile Tool

This tool was completed by the patient prior to each of their quarterly visits with their physician over the 12-month study. It requires 7 blood glucose measures per day (fasting, post-breakfast, pre-post lunch, pre-post dinner, bedtime) over three consecutive days.
Download the ACCU-CHEK® 360 View SMBG Profile Tool (PDF)click here

Quick Reference Guide for Using Structured SMBG to Improve Patient Outcomes

This document provides a summary of the key points and findings from the STeP study. It also describes how these findings can be translated to clinical practice.
Download the Quick Reference Guide for Using Structured SMBG to Improve Patient Outcomes PDF)click here

Additional Resources at Roche Diagnostics

More resources from the STeP Study and structured SMBG are available from Roche Diagnostics at www.accu-chek.com/stepstudy.