Principal Findings
T2DM, inappropriate self-management behaviors
The study was a single-center, 2-parallel-group randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an eHealth family-based intervention. This structured intervention program assessed knowledge, attitude, and behaviors. The difference between the intervention and control groups was whether the family members of the patients with T2DM followed the official WeChat account. This study confirmed that this intervention could enhance glucose control, self-care activities, and risk perception among patients with T2DM. Additionally, the patients were better able communicate with community health service providers and obtain knowledge of diabetes-related risks, benefits, and skills after their family members reminded them of inappropriate self-management behaviors and inadequate risk perception of T2DM. Family support of the patients was also improved.