Effectiveness of short message service intervention to improve glycated hemoglobin control and medication adherence in type-2 diabetes: A meta-analysis of prospective studies

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, metabolic disease, which is increasing dramatically worldwide [1,2]. For T2DM patients with hypertension, lipid levels and blood pressure control is important to prevent cardiovascular disease complications [3,4]. Poorly controlled blood glucose can cause both macrovascular and microvascular complications [5]. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) has been proven as a more comprehensive measure of total glycemic control than fasting plasma glucose, and it is highly associated with the presence of diabetic micro-vascular complications in prospective studies [6].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research