Pilot of interactive texting for diabetes self-management education and support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Controlling type 2 diabetes requires medication adherence, monitoring blood sugar, weight management, and dietary and physical activity behaviors. Estimates link a 1% reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) to up to a 40% decrease in complications. Accessible supports for self-management behaviors can help increase adherence and lower HbA1c. However, uninsured and low-income populations may experience unique self-management challenges and have limited access to self-management supports.

Objectives

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a pharmacist-driven 6-month pilot intervention to support diabetes self-management behaviors utilizing text messages among uninsured and underinsured patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Carmichael A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12328077 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature