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Trial reportJournal of behavioral medicine2016

Randomized trial of technology-assisted self-monitoring of blood glucose by low-income seniors: improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Jason C Levine, Edith Burns, Jeffrey Whittle, Raymond Fleming, Paul Knudson, Steve Flax, Howard Leventhal

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Journal of behavioral medicine, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Jason C LevineDepartment of Psychology, University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. Mail Stop #948, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA. Jason.levine2@utoledo.edu.
Edith BurnsMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Jeffrey WhittleMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Raymond FlemingUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Paul KnudsonMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Steve FlaxFlexTech Systems, Brookfield, WI, USA.
Howard LeventhalRutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

Funding

Managing Diabetes: Use of a Digital Intercom SystemR44AG019528 · NIA · FLEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC. · PI FLAX, STEPHEN W · 2003 to 2004
$913k
NIA NIH HHS R44 AG019528
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been recommended for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This trial tested an automated self-management monitor (ASMM) that reminds patients to perform SMBG, provides feedback on results of SMBG, and action tips for improved self-management. This delayed-start trial randomized participants to using the ASMM immediately (IG), or following a delay of 6 months (DG). Glycated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) level and survey data was collected at home visits every 3 months. 44 diabetic men and women, mean age 70, completed the 12-month trial. Baseline HgbA1c was 8.1 % ± 1.0, dropping to 7.3 ± 1.0 by 9 months, with a 3-month lag in the DG (F = 3.56, p = 0.004). Decrease in HgbA1c was significantly correlated to increased frequency of SMBG, R = 0.588, p < 0.01. Providing older diabetics with objective immediate contingent feedback resulted in more frequent SMBG that correlated with better glycemic control. This type of technology may provide real-time feedback not only to patient users, but to the health care system, allowing better integration of provider recommendations with patient-centered action.

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AgedBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansMalePovertySelf CareSoftwareSurveys and QuestionnairesGlycated HemoglobinBlood glucose monitoringHealth technologyRandomized controlled trialsSelf-regulationType 2 diabetes

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