Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Effect of Internet-Based Glucose Management System on Subjects with Diabetes in China.
Source: Kim, H. S., et al. 2016 - Pubmed ID: 26938489
Setting: China, Hospital
RCT
Follow up: 6 months
Sample size:
Total: 220 (182)
IG: 110 (92)
CG: 110 (90)
Inclusion criteria:
- Diagnosed with diabetes for over 1 year
- HbA1c levels of 7.0–10.0%
Webpage
- Data transfer
- Messaging
Intervention: Blood sugar monitoring through the internet and visits on hospital every 3 months. Changes in blood sugar levels visible, and possible to receive messages on computer. First 3 months, the nurses provided recommendations regarding blood sugar control on a weekly basis, and then biweekly recommendations were provided for the remaining 3 months
Duration: 6 months
Add on: NA
Control group: Conventional treatment
Clinical effect:
- HbA1c →
- Weight →
- BMI →
Patient safety: NA
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Staff resources
- Development of webpage
- Education for medical team regarding how to use the system
Equipment/Materials
- Bloodsugar
Running:
Staff resources
- Online communication/messaging with patients
Organization:
- Skilled IT professionals to operate system
Health care utilization: NA