Text messaging interventions are associated with reductions in HbA1c among patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Achieving optimal glycemic control remains challenging for many patients with diabetes. Text message-based interventions offer a scalable approach to enhance management. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of texting interventions on glycemic control in adults with diabetes.

Research design and methods

We searched EMBASE, PubMed, and Cochrane CENTRAL for randomized controlled trials comparing texting interventions to standard care in high-income countries. The primary outcome was the between-group difference in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) change from baseline. Risk of bias and overall quality of evidence were assessed using the Cochrane and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tools respectively. Results were po

SUBMITTER: Pirouzmand N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625939 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature