Discussion
T2DM, diabetes
DIABETES
This study examined the results of a telemedicine system (involving the use of telemedical devices and a coaching app) on the indicators of T2DM control over a 6-month period; the results demonstrated the superiority of the telemedicine system over the traditional approach for improving HbA1c. Additionally, we found a significant reduction in HbA1c levels independent of the BGM testing frequency. As shown in Table Regardless of the frequency of SMBG by patients, the positive change in HbA1c demonstrates that the telemedicine system facilitates the personalization of SMBG. A structured SMBG strategy may help patients within their daily routines to maintain as normal a BG level as possible by making appropriate food choices (with low/high carbohydrate intake) and lifestyle choices [Telemedicine-assisted structured SBMG has been shown to help patients by improving metabolic indicators, even if patients don’t monitor blood sugar frequently [
This study revealed a significant difference in TG between the intervention and control group after 6 months, which may have been due to patient lifestyle changes. Telemedicine-assisted interventions in lifestyle to change negative attitudes and promote healthy lifestyles include smoking cessation, dietary and exercise prescription, and diabetes education [
Telemedicine-assisted SBMG enhances interactions between patients with diabetes and diabetes specialists [
All the participants who were recruited in our study resided in rural areas; they had difficulty accessing hospitals and were potential users of telemedicine. Compared with urban residents, they need telemedicine systems and doctors’ guidance more. However, most previous similar studies selected urban patients [
Distribution of contracts from 0 to 6 monthsRC reference class