Discussion Compared to usual care , the use of telemedicine was found to improve HbA1c and reduce the risk of moderate hypoglycaemia  in diabetic patients , but without significant difference in BMI
Introduction Hypoglycaemia is a clinical syndrome from various causes , which happens when the blood glucose concentration is too low .
Many studies show that telemedicine intervention can improve glycemic control and has a positive impact on the management of diabetic patients .
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of telemedicine intervention on hypoglycemic event occurrences and results on hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c ) and body mass index ( BMI ) .
Diabetes telemonitoring reduces the risk of hypoglycaemia during Ramadan: a pilot randomized controlled study.
AIM This pilot study evaluated the short-term benefits of a telemonitoring-supplemented focused diabetic education compared with education alone in participants with Type 2 diabetes who were fasting during Ramadan . METHODS In this pilot mixed- method study , we identified 37 participants and r and omly allocated them to either a telemonitoring group ( n = 18 ) or a group receiving Ramadan-focused pre-education only ( usual care ; n = 19 ) . The telemonitoring group received goal - setting and personalized feedback . RESULTS The telemonitoring group was less likely to experience hypoglycaemia than the usual care group ( odds ratio : 0.1273 ; 95 % confidence interval : 0.0267 - 0.6059 ) . No significant differences were noted in glycaemic control at the end of study . Participants viewed telemedicine as a more convenient alternative although technological barriers remain a concern . CONCLUSIONS The results of this study reinforce the need for monitoring as well as educational initiatives for Muslims with diabetes who fast during Ramadan . Telemonitoring offers an attractive option requiring further research . ( Clinical Trial Registry No. NCT02189135 )
Discussion Compared to usual care , the use of telemedicine was found to improve HbA1c and reduce the risk of moderate hypoglycaemia  in diabetic patients , but without significant difference in BMI
Introduction Hypoglycaemia is a clinical syndrome from various causes , which happens when the blood glucose concentration is too low .
Many studies show that telemedicine intervention can improve glycemic control and has a positive impact on the management of diabetic patients .
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of telemedicine intervention on hypoglycemic event occurrences and results on hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c ) and body mass index ( BMI ) .