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    Input: OBJECTIVE This study was design ed to evaluate the impact of a teleassistance system on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes patients . RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a 1-year controlled parallel-group trial comparing patients r and omized ( 1 ) to an intervention group , assigned to a teleassistance system using real-time transmission of blood glucose results , with immediate reply when necessary , and telephone consultations , or ( 2 ) to a control group , being regularly followed-up at their healthcare center . Study subjects were type 2 diabetes patients > 30 years of age followed in the primary care setting . RESULTS A total of 328 type 2 diabetes patients were recruited from 35 family practice s in the province of Málaga , Spain . There was a reduction in hemoglobin A1c after 12 months from 7.62 + /- 1.60 % to 7.40 + /- 1.43 % ( P = 0.027 ) in the intervention group and from 7.44 + /- 1.31 % to 7.35 + /- 1.38 % ( P = 0.303 ) in the control group . The difference in the change between groups was not statistically significant . There was also a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure , total cholesterol , low-density lipoprotein cholesterol , and body mass index in the intervention group . In the control group , the only significant decline was in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol . CONCLUSIONS A teleassistance system using real-time transmission of blood glucose results with an option to make telephone consultations is feasible in the primary care setting as a support tool for family physicians in their follow-up of type 2 diabetes patients Objective To evaluate the impacts of using SMS on improving laboratory test levels and Knowledge , Attitude , Practice ( KAP ) and Self Efficacy ( SE ) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( DM ) in Iran . Material s and methods In this r and omized controlled trial study , a total of 81 type 2 diabetes patients were r and omly assigned into two groups exp . group ( n = 43 ) and cont . group ( n = 38 ) . Only exp . group received 4 messages weekly consisted of diet , exercise , medication taking and . The research ers provided the intervention for 12 weeks . Data were collected with results of laboratory tests and KAP , SE reliable and valid question naires and demographic characteristics list . Data gathering at the baseline of the study and after 3 months intervention and was analyzed by SPSS11.5 software using descriptive and inferential statistics methods . Results The results of this study showed that exp . group compared with cont . group improved significantly in HbA1C ( p = 0.024 ) , LDL ( p = 0.019 ) , cholesterol ( p = 0.002 ) , BUN ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , micro albumin ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , knowledge ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , practice ( p ≤ 0.001 ) and self efficacy ( p ≤ 0.001 ) . Conclusion The finding of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention using SMS via mobile phone in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus ( DM ) . Thus , further studies are recommended for wide usage of distance education with mobile phone utilization BACKGROUND Telehome care has been proposed as a solution to the challenges of providing effective and affordable care for patients with diabetes . METHODS A total of 100 adult patients with type 2 diabetes-divided between insulin and noninsulin requiring-was enrolled in a r and omized , controlled trial aim ed at investigating the effects of telehome monitoring . The experimental group ( n = 50 ) received an in-home wireless glucose monitor and transmitter , whereas the control group ( n = 50 ) was instructed to follow the conventional arrangement . RESULTS There was an overall reduction in HbA1c values in both experimental and control groups after 6 months . A significant difference in HbA1c values between the groups was observed only among the noninsulin-requiring patients ( decline from 6.95 % ± 0.82 % to 6.66 % ± 0.86 % in IB vs. 7.21 % ± 2.02 % to 7.2 % ± 1.86 % in IIB ; p = 0.02 ) . The experimental group reported considerably less hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic events . The profile of the patient who benefited the most from telemonitoring consisted of older , more educated patient who had acquired the disease relatively recently , and who spends most of the time at home . The experimental group had higher overall scores on quality of life measures and sense of control over diabetes . There was a positive association between educational attainment and ability to use the telemonitoring system without help ( p = 0.045 ) . CONCLUSIONS Although not conclusive because of the small sample and short observation period , the study suggests that telehome monitoring is an effective tool in controlling type 2 diabetes in a primary care setting Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a worldwide challenge . Practice guidelines promote structured self-monitoring of blood glucose ( SMBG ) for informing health care providers about glycemic control and providing patient feedback to increase knowledge , self-efficacy , and behavior change .  Paired glucose testing — pairs of glucose results obtained before and after a meal or physical activity — is a method of structured SMBG . However , frequent access to glucose data to interpret values and recommend actions is challenging . A complete feedback loop— data collection and interpretation combined with feedback to modify treatment — has been associated with improved outcomes , yet there remains limited integration of SMBG feedback in diabetes management . Incorporating telehealth remote monitoring and asynchronous electronic health record ( EHR ) feedback from certified diabetes educators (CDEs)—specialists in glucose pattern management — employ the complete feedback loop to improve outcomes . Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate a telehealth remote monitoring intervention using paired glucose testing and asynchronous data analysis in adults with type 2 diabetes . The primary aim was change in glycated hemoglobin (A1c)—a measure of overall glucose management — between groups after 6 months . The secondary aims were change in self-reported Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities ( SDSCA ) , Diabetes Empowerment Scale , and Diabetes Knowledge Test . Methods A 2-group r and omized clinical trial was conducted comparing usual care to telehealth remote monitoring with paired glucose testing and asynchronous virtual visits .  Participants were aged 30 - 70 years , not using insulin with A1c levels between 7.5 % and 10.9 % ( 58 - 96 mmol/mol ) . The telehealth remote monitoring tablet computer transmitted glucose data and facilitated a complete feedback loop to educate participants , analyze actionable glucose data , and provide feedback . Data from paired glucose testing were analyzed asynchronously using computer-assisted pattern analysis and were shared with patients via the EHR weekly . CDEs called participants monthly to discuss paired glucose testing trends and treatment changes . Separate mixed-effects models were used to analyze data . Results Participants ( N=90 ) were primarily white ( 64 % , 56/87 ) , mean age 58 ( SD 11 ) years , mean body mass index 34.1 ( SD 6.7 ) kg/m2 , with diabetes for mean 8.2 ( SD 5.4 ) years , and a mean A1c of 8.3 % ( SD 1.1 ; 67 mmol/mol ) . Both groups lowered A1c with an estimated average decrease of 0.70 percentage points in usual care group and 1.11 percentage points in the treatment group with a significant difference of 0.41 percentage points at 6 months ( SE 0.08 , t159=–2.87 , P=.005 ) . Change in medication ( SE 0.21 , t157=–3.37 , P=.009 ) was significantly associated with lower A1c level . The treatment group significantly improved on the SDSCA subscales carbohydrate spacing ( P=.04 ) , monitoring glucose ( P=.001 ) , and foot care ( P=.02 ) . Conclusions An eHealth model incorporating a complete feedback loop with telehealth remote monitoring and paired glucose testing with asynchronous data analysis significantly improved A1c levels compared to usual care . Trial Registration Clinical trials.gov NCT01715649 ; https://www . clinical trials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01715649 ( Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6ZinLl8D0 ) OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of web-based care management on glucose and blood pressure control over 12 months in patients with poorly controlled diabetes . RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS For this study , 104 patients with diabetes and HbA(1c ) ( A1C ) > or = 9.0 % who received their care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center were recruited . All participants completed a  diabetes education class  and were r and omized to continue with their usual care ( n = 52 ) or receive web-based care management ( n = 52 ) . The web-based group received a notebook computer , glucose and blood pressure monitoring devices , and access to a care management website . The website provided educational modules , accepted uploads from monitoring devices , and had an internal messaging system for patients to communicate with the care manager . RESULTS Participants receiving web-based care management had lower A1C over 12 months ( P < 0.05 ) when compared with education and usual care . Persistent website users had greater improvement in A1C when compared with intermittent users ( -1.9 vs. -1.2 % ; P = 0.051 ) or education and usual care ( -1.4 % ; P < 0.05 ) . A larger number of website data uploads was associated with a larger decline in A1C ( highest tertile -2.1 % , lowest tertile -1.0 % ; P < 0.02 ) . Hypertensive participants in the web-based group had a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure ( P < 0.01 ) . HDL cholesterol rose and triglycerides fell in the web-based group ( P < 0.05 ) . CONCLUSIONS Web-based care management may be a useful adjunct in the care of patients with poorly controlled diabetes BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and diabetes account for one-third of the mortality difference between African American and white patients . We evaluated the effect of a CVD risk reduction intervention in African Americans with diabetes . METHODS We r and omized 359 African Americans with type 2 diabetes to receive usual care or a nurse telephone intervention .  The 12-month intervention provided monthly self-management support and quarterly medication management facilitation . Co primary outcomes were changes in systolic blood pressure ( SBP ) , hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c ) , and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ) over 12 months . We estimated between-intervention group differences over time using linear mixed-effects models . The secondary outcome was self-reported medication adherence . RESULTS The sample was 72 % female ; 49 % had low health literacy , and 37 % had annual income < $ 10,000 . Model-based estimates for mean baseline SBP , HbA1c , and LDL-C were 136.8 mm Hg ( 95 % CI 135.0 - 138.6 ) , 8.0 % ( 95 % CI 7.8 - 8.2 ) , and 99.1 mg/dL ( 95 % CI 94.7 - 103.5 ) , respectively . Intervention patients received 9.9 ( SD 3.0 ) intervention calls on average . Primary providers replied to 76 % of nurse medication management facilitation contacts , 18 % of these result ed in medication changes . There were no between-group differences over time for SBP ( P = .11 ) , HbA1c ( P = .66 ) , or LDL-C ( P = .79 ) . Intervention patients were more likely than those receiving usual care to report improved medication adherence ( odds ratio 4.4 , 95 % CI 1.8 - 10.6 , P = .0008 ) , but adherent patients did not exhibit relative improvement in primary outcomes . CONCLUSIONS This intervention improved self-reported medication adherence but not CVD risk factor control among African Americans with diabetes . Further research is needed to determine how to maximally impact CVD risk factors in African American patients Introduction Diabetes self-management education interventions in community gathering places have been moderately effective , but very few studies of intervention effectiveness have been conducted among African Americans with type 2 diabetes . This paper describes a church-based diabetes self-management education intervention for African Americans , a r and omized controlled trial to evaluate the intervention , and baseline characteristics of study participants . Methods A New DAWN : Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network was conducted among 24 churches of varying size in North Carolina . Each church recruited congregants with type 2 diabetes and design ated a diabetes advisor , or peer counselor , to be part of the intervention team . Participants were enrolled at each church and r and omized as a unit to either the special intervention or the minimal intervention . The special intervention included one individual counseling visit , twelve group sessions , three postcard messages from the participant 's diabetes care provider , and twelve monthly telephone calls from a diabetes advisor . Baseline data included measures of weight , hemoglobin A1c , blood pressure , physical activity , dietary and diabetes self-care practice s , and psychosocial factors . The study to evaluate the intervention ( from enrollment visit to 
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***TASK*** the task is to summarize an input biomedical literature in six sentences 
    ***INPUT*** the input is a biomedical literature 
    ***OUTPUT*** the output is the summary of an input biomedical literature in six sentences 
    ***DOCUMENTATION*** 
    ***EXAMPLES*** 
    Input: OBJECTIVE This study was design ed to evaluate the impact of a teleassistance system on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes patients . RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a 1-year controlled parallel-group trial comparing patients r and omized ( 1 ) to an intervention group , assigned to a teleassistance system using real-time transmission of blood glucose results , with immediate reply when necessary , and telephone consultations , or ( 2 ) to a control group , being regularly followed-up at their healthcare center . Study subjects were type 2 diabetes patients > 30 years of age followed in the primary care setting . RESULTS A total of 328 type 2 diabetes patients were recruited from 35 family practice s in the province of Málaga , Spain . There was a reduction in hemoglobin A1c after 12 months from 7.62 + /- 1.60 % to 7.40 + /- 1.43 % ( P = 0.027 ) in the intervention group and from 7.44 + /- 1.31 % to 7.35 + /- 1.38 % ( P = 0.303 ) in the control group . The difference in the change between groups was not statistically significant . There was also a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure , total cholesterol , low-density lipoprotein cholesterol , and body mass index in the intervention group . In the control group , the only significant decline was in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol . CONCLUSIONS A teleassistance system using real-time transmission of blood glucose results with an option to make telephone consultations is feasible in the primary care setting as a support tool for family physicians in their follow-up of type 2 diabetes patients Objective To evaluate the impacts of using SMS on improving laboratory test levels and Knowledge , Attitude , Practice ( KAP ) and Self Efficacy ( SE ) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( DM ) in Iran . Material s and methods In this r and omized controlled trial study , a total of 81 type 2 diabetes patients were r and omly assigned into two groups exp . group ( n = 43 ) and cont . group ( n = 38 ) . Only exp . group received 4 messages weekly consisted of diet , exercise , medication taking and . The research ers provided the intervention for 12 weeks . Data were collected with results of laboratory tests and KAP , SE reliable and valid question naires and demographic characteristics list . Data gathering at the baseline of the study and after 3 months intervention and was analyzed by SPSS11.5 software using descriptive and inferential statistics methods . Results The results of this study showed that exp . group compared with cont . group improved significantly in HbA1C ( p = 0.024 ) , LDL ( p = 0.019 ) , cholesterol ( p = 0.002 ) , BUN ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , micro albumin ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , knowledge ( p ≤ 0.001 ) , practice ( p ≤ 0.001 ) and self efficacy ( p ≤ 0.001 ) . Conclusion The finding of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention using SMS via mobile phone in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus ( DM ) . Thus , further studies are recommended for wide usage of distance education with mobile phone utilization BACKGROUND Telehome care has been proposed as a solution to the challenges of providing effective and affordable care for patients with diabetes . METHODS A total of 100 adult patients with type 2 diabetes-divided between insulin and noninsulin requiring-was enrolled in a r and omized , controlled trial aim ed at investigating the effects of telehome monitoring . The experimental group ( n = 50 ) received an in-home wireless glucose monitor and transmitter , whereas the control group ( n = 50 ) was instructed to follow the conventional arrangement . RESULTS There was an overall reduction in HbA1c values in both experimental and control groups after 6 months . A significant difference in HbA1c values between the groups was observed only among the noninsulin-requiring patients ( decline from 6.95 % ± 0.82 % to 6.66 % ± 0.86 % in IB vs. 7.21 % ± 2.02 % to 7.2 % ± 1.86 % in IIB ; p = 0.02 ) . The experimental group reported considerably less hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic events . The profile of the patient who benefited the most from telemonitoring consisted of older , more educated patient who had acquired the disease relatively recently , and who spends most of the time at home . The experimental group had higher overall scores on quality of life measures and sense of control over diabetes . There was a positive association between educational attainment and ability to use the telemonitoring system without help ( p = 0.045 ) . CONCLUSIONS Although not conclusive because of the small sample and short observation period , the study suggests that telehome monitoring is an effective tool in controlling type 2 diabetes in a primary care setting Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a worldwide challenge . Practice guidelines promote structured self-monitoring of blood glucose ( SMBG ) for informing health care providers about glycemic control and providing patient feedback to increase knowledge , self-efficacy , and behavior change .  Paired glucose testing — pairs of glucose results obtained before and after a meal or physical activity — is a method of structured SMBG . However , frequent access to glucose data to interpret values and recommend actions is challenging . A complete feedback loop— data collection and interpretation combined with feedback to modify treatment — has been associated with improved outcomes , yet there remains limited integration of SMBG feedback in diabetes management . Incorporating telehealth remote monitoring and asynchronous electronic health record ( EHR ) feedback from certified diabetes educators (CDEs)—specialists in glucose pattern management — employ the complete feedback loop to improve outcomes . Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate a telehealth remote monitoring intervention using paired glucose testing and asynchronous data analysis in adults with type 2 diabetes . The primary aim was change in glycated hemoglobin (A1c)—a measure of overall glucose management — between groups after 6 months . The secondary aims were change in self-reported Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities ( SDSCA ) , Diabetes Empowerment Scale , and Diabetes Knowledge Test . Methods A 2-group r and omized clinical trial was conducted comparing usual care to telehealth remote monitoring with paired glucose testing and asynchronous virtual visits .  Participants were aged 30 - 70 years , not using insulin with A1c levels between 7.5 % and 10.9 % ( 58 - 96 mmol/mol ) . The telehealth remote monitoring tablet computer transmitted glucose data and facilitated a complete feedback loop to educate participants , analyze actionable glucose data , and provide feedback . Data from paired glucose testing were analyzed asynchronously using computer-assisted pattern analysis and were shared with patients via the EHR weekly . CDEs called participants monthly to discuss paired glucose testing trends and treatment changes . Separate mixed-effects models were used to analyze data . Results Participants ( N=90 ) were primarily white ( 64 % , 56/87 ) , mean age 58 ( SD 11 ) years , mean body mass index 34.1 ( SD 6.7 ) kg/m2 , with diabetes for mean 8.2 ( SD 5.4 ) years , and a mean A1c of 8.3 % ( SD 1.1 ; 67 mmol/mol ) . Both groups lowered A1c with an estimated average decrease of 0.70 percentage points in usual care group and 1.11 percentage points in the treatment group with a significant difference of 0.41 percentage points at 6 months ( SE 0.08 , t159=–2.87 , P=.005 ) . Change in medication ( SE 0.21 , t157=–3.37 , P=.009 ) was significantly associated with lower A1c level . The treatment group significantly improved on the SDSCA subscales carbohydrate spacing ( P=.04 ) , monitoring glucose ( P=.001 ) , and foot care ( P=.02 ) . Conclusions An eHealth model incorporating a complete feedback loop with telehealth remote monitoring and paired glucose testing with asynchronous data analysis significantly improved A1c levels compared to usual care . Trial Registration Clinical trials.gov NCT01715649 ; https://www . clinical trials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01715649 ( Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6ZinLl8D0 ) OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of web-based care management on glucose and blood pressure control over 12 months in patients with poorly controlled diabetes . RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS For this study , 104 patients with diabetes and HbA(1c ) ( A1C ) > or = 9.0 % who received their care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center were recruited . All participants completed a  diabetes education class  and were r and omized to continue with their usual care ( n = 52 ) or receive web-based care management ( n = 52 ) . The web-based group received a notebook computer , glucose and blood pressure monitoring devices , and access to a care management website . The website provided educational modules , accepted uploads from monitoring devices , and had an internal messaging system for patients to communicate with the care manager . RESULTS Participants receiving web-based care management had lower A1C over 12 months ( P < 0.05 ) when compared with education and usual care . Persistent website users had greater improvement in A1C when compared with intermittent users ( -1.9 vs. -1.2 % ; P = 0.051 ) or education and usual care ( -1.4 % ; P < 0.05 ) . A larger number of website data uploads was associated with a larger decline in A1C ( highest tertile -2.1 % , lowest tertile -1.0 % ; P < 0.02 ) . Hypertensive participants in the web-based group had a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure ( P < 0.01 ) . HDL cholesterol rose and triglycerides fell in the web-based group ( P < 0.05 ) . CONCLUSIONS Web-based care management may be a useful adjunct in the care of patients with poorly controlled diabetes BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and diabetes account for one-third of the mortality difference between African American and white patients . We evaluated the effect of a CVD risk reduction intervention in African Americans with diabetes . METHODS We r and omized 359 African Americans with type 2 diabetes to receive usual care or a nurse telephone intervention .  The 12-month intervention provided monthly self-management support and quarterly medication management facilitation . Co primary outcomes were changes in systolic blood pressure ( SBP ) , hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c ) , and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ) over 12 months . We estimated between-intervention group differences over time using linear mixed-effects models . The secondary outcome was self-reported medication adherence . RESULTS The sample was 72 % female ; 49 % had low health literacy , and 37 % had annual income < $ 10,000 . Model-based estimates for mean baseline SBP , HbA1c , and LDL-C were 136.8 mm Hg ( 95 % CI 135.0 - 138.6 ) , 8.0 % ( 95 % CI 7.8 - 8.2 ) , and 99.1 mg/dL ( 95 % CI 94.7 - 103.5 ) , respectively . Intervention patients received 9.9 ( SD 3.0 ) intervention calls on average . Primary providers replied to 76 % of nurse medication management facilitation contacts , 18 % of these result ed in medication changes . There were no between-group differences over time for SBP ( P = .11 ) , HbA1c ( P = .66 ) , or LDL-C ( P = .79 ) . Intervention patients were more likely than those receiving usual care to report improved medication adherence ( odds ratio 4.4 , 95 % CI 1.8 - 10.6 , P = .0008 ) , but adherent patients did not exhibit relative improvement in primary outcomes . CONCLUSIONS This intervention improved self-reported medication adherence but not CVD risk factor control among African Americans with diabetes . Further research is needed to determine how to maximally impact CVD risk factors in African American patients Introduction Diabetes self-management education interventions in community gathering places have been moderately effective , but very few studies of intervention effectiveness have been conducted among African Americans with type 2 diabetes . This paper describes a church-based diabetes self-management education intervention for African Americans , a r and omized controlled trial to evaluate the intervention , and baseline characteristics of study participants . Methods A New DAWN : Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network was conducted among 24 churches of varying size in North Carolina . Each church recruited congregants with type 2 diabetes and design ated a diabetes advisor , or peer counselor , to be part of the intervention team . Participants were enrolled at each church and r and omized as a unit to either the special intervention or the minimal intervention . The special intervention included one individual counseling visit , twelve group sessions , three postcard messages from the participant 's diabetes care provider , and twelve monthly telephone calls from a diabetes advisor . Baseline data included measures of weight , hemoglobin A1c , blood pressure , physical activity , dietary and diabetes self-care practice s , and psychosocial factors . The study to evaluate the intervention ( from enrollment visit to 
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