Glucose Control, Internet Communication, Lifestyle Intervention, Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetes, PDA, Internet, HbA1c
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the new diabetes care delivery system applied to preexisting public health care resources through advanced information technologies such as PDA-type glucometer and the Internet on the glycemic control of type 2 diabetes patients lived in isolated rural area. The investigators conducted a prospective, randomized, controlled trial in patients with type 2 diabetes for 12 weeks. The intervention group was treated with the new health care delivery system, where diabetes center provided specialized management, mediated by nurse of primary health care posts using the Internet and the PDA-type glucometer, while the control group with conventional health care. HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose and lipids levels were measured at baseline and follow-up.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALlifestyle counseling
supporting diabetes patients using Internet communication
Sponsors
Ministry for Health Welfare and Family Affairs
The Catholic University of Korea
Study design
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Type 2 diabetes patients * Aged ≥ 40 years * Baseline HbA1c of 7.0 to 11.0 % who had been already followed up for more than 6 months in the health care post
Exclusion criteria
* Participants with diagnosed or suspected disease of the liver, pancreas, endocrine organs, or kidney * Ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disease or a history of such disease * A creatinine level \> 0.133 mmol/L * Treatment with an intensified insulin regimens and those unable .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HbA1c | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PP2hr Lipid profile | — |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed