Key result
A telemedicine system significantly improved fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and BMI at 2 years compared to usual care (P<0.001) in underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes.
Why the study?
The study evaluated the effectiveness of an Internet and telephone-based telemedicine management system on glycemic control, blood pressure, and lipid levels in underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes in Western China.
Does an Internet and telephone-based telemedicine system improve glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control in underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes?
Population
412 underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes in Western China
Comparison
Telemedicine system vs usual care
Design
Randomized, controlled, single-blind, parallel-group treat-to-target study
Follow-up
3 years
Authors
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Supports telemedicine integration for underserved type 2 diabetes; extends RCT evidence to sustained 2-year glycemic and BMI benefits.
RCT (n=412)
Single-blind
Parallel-group
Does an Internet and telephone-based telemedicine system improve glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control in underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes?
p-value: p=<0.001
An internet and telephone-based telemedicine system significantly improves long-term glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control in underserved patients with type 2 diabetes.
Li et al. (2019) conducted an RCT in Type 2 diabetes (n=412). Internet and telephone-based telemedicine system vs. Usual care was evaluated on Glycemic index, blood pressure, and lipid level control (p=<0.001). A telemedicine system significantly improved fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and BMI at 2 years compared to usual care (P<0.001) in underserved subjects with type 2 diabetes.
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