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 .
Physiological Outcomes of an Internet Disease Management Program vs. In-person Counselling:A Randomized, Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To compare physiological outcomes and satisfaction for followup care between an interactive diabetes internet program and Diabetes Education Centres . METHOD A r and omized , controlled trial with outcomes of glycosylated hemoglobin ( A1C ) , fasting blood glucose , total cholesterol , triglycerides ( TG ) , high-density lipoprotein cholesterol , lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol and patient satisfaction . Enrollment was staggered , with individuals assessed at baseline , 3 , 6 and 12 months . RESULTS Fifty-seven participants completed the study ( 20 control , 37 internet ) . Physiological outcomes were not statistically different between the 2 groups . However , within-group comparisons demonstrated a significant improvement in the internet group 's A1C , TG and satisfaction levels from baseline to 3 and 6 months ( p<0.0452 , p<0.0428 and p<0.0138 , respectively ) . CONCLUSION Although the trial was limited in sample size , it yielded significant findings for diabetes management , within group . Further research in using the internet program in other applications for diabetes management is needed
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 .