The review indicates that most telemedicine strategies can be useful , either as an adjunct or to replace usual care , leading to clinical ly meaningful reduction in HbA1c
The effects of telemedicine strategies on the management of diabetes is not clear .
This study aim ed to investigate the impact of different telemedicine strategies on glycaemic control management of type 2 diabetes patients .
Mobile communication using a mobile phone with a glucometer for glucose control in Type 2 patients with diabetes: as effective as an Internet-based glucose monitoring system
A mobile phone with a glucometer integrated into the battery pack ( the ‘ Diabetes Phone ’ ) was launched in Korea in 2003 . We compared its effect on management of type 2 diabetes to the Internet-based glucose monitoring system ( IBGMS ) , which had been studied previously . We conducted a r and omized trial involving 69 patients for three months . Participants were assigned to an Internet group or a phone group . The phone group communicated with medical staff through the mobile phone only . Their glucose-monitoring data were automatically transferred to individual , web-based charts and they received medical recommendations by short message service . The Internet group used the IBGMS . There were no significant differences between the groups at baseline . After three months ' intervention , HbA1c levels of both groups had decreased significantly , from 7.6 % to 6.9 % for the Internet group and from 8.3 % to 7.1 % for the phone group ( P < 0.01 ) . Levels of patient satisfaction and adherence to medical advice were similar . Mobile , bidirectional communication between doctors and patients using the diabetes phone was as effective for glucose control as the previously-studied Internet-based monitoring system and it was good for patient satisfaction and adherence
The review indicates that most telemedicine strategies can be useful , either as an adjunct or to replace usual care , leading to clinical ly meaningful reduction in HbA1c
The effects of telemedicine strategies on the management of diabetes is not clear .
This study aim ed to investigate the impact of different telemedicine strategies on glycaemic control management of type 2 diabetes patients .