Health Condition 1: null- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Who receive weekly Short Message Service (SMS) Reminders for a period of six months
Control Intervention1: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Who do n
Sponsors
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All adult patients (more than or equal to 18 years) with type 2 DM who are on only oral hypoglycemic agents for treatment of DM for at least one year and residing in JIPMER Urban Health Centre (JIUHC) service area for at least 6 months 2. Availability of mobile phone at household (at least one member in the family who dines with the participant at least once a day)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients on insulin 2. Bed ridden patients and/or patients who are not able to take medications on their own
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence Score (MMAS-8) to drug treatmentTimepoint: At zero month and at six month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence to physical activityTimepoint: At zero month and at six month;Mean HbA1c valueTimepoint: At zero month and at six month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMahendra M
JIPMER
Outcome results
None listed