Use of Short Message Services (SMS) for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A randomized controlled trial
- Author:
Celito Tamban
1
;
Iris Thiele Isip-Tan
1
;
Cecilia Jimeno
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: SMS
- MeSH: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Life Style
- From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2013;28(2):143-149
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:The primary objective is to determine if 3 times a week SMS will improve adherence to diet and exercise. The secondary objective is to determine the mean change in body weight, body mass index and glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).
Methodology:This is an open-randomized controlled trial conducted for 6 months which included 104 subjects. Z test of two proportions was used to determine difference in dietary and exercise adherence. Mean change in body weight, BMI and HbA1c were also determined.
Results:After 3 months, significant difference is observed in mean HbA1c (SMS= 7.13 + 0.99, control= 7.53 + 0.91, p=0.034). At 6 months, significant difference is seen in mean number of meals/day (SMS=2.61 + 0.63, control= 2.29 + 0.72, p= 0.018), mean number of minutes/exercise (SMS= 37.40 + 14.87, control=31.44 + 10.82,p= 0.021) and mean HbA1c (SMS=6.99 + 0.86, control= 7.34 + 0.90, p= 0.0452).
Conclusion:The use of SMS as an adjunct to the standard of DM care improved adherence to diet after 6 months in terms of mean number of meals, improved adherence to exercise after 6 months in terms of mean number of minutes/exercise and significant reduction in HbA1c levels after 3 and 6 months. - Full text:68-Article Text-337-1-10-20140525.pdf
