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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a mobile phone telemonitoring system in managing glycaemic control among diabetic patients.

Evaluation of a mobile phone telemonitoring system for glycaemic control in patients with diabetes

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Randomized trial evaluates mobile telemonitoring for glycaemic control in diverse diabetes patients, suggesting potential benefits.

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a mobile phone telemonitoring system in managing glycaemic control among diabetic patients.
Randomized controlled trial involving 137 patients with complicated diabetes.
Intervention group trained to use a Bluetooth-enabled blood glucose sensor for readings transmitted to a mobile app.
9-month follow-up period for both intervention and control groups.
No significant difference in HbA(1c) levels between intervention and control groups overall.
Sub-group analysis showed telemonitoring group had HbA(1c) of 7.76% vs. control group at 8.40% (P = 0.06).
Higher default rate in intervention arm due to technical issues.

Istepanian et al. (2009) studied this question.

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