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 .
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 )
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 .