The Effect of a Cellular-Enabled Glucose Meter on Glucose Control for Patients With Diabetes: Prospective Pre-Post Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a global epidemic affecting approximately 30 million people in the United States. The World Health Organization recommends using technology and telecommunications to improve health care delivery and disease management. The Livongo for Diabetes Program offers a remote monitoring technology with Certified Diabetes Educator outreach.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine health outcomes measured by changes in HbA_1c, in time in target blood glucose range, and in depression symptoms for patients enrolled in a remote digital diabetes management program in a Diabetes Center of Excellence setting.

Methods

The impact of the Livongo for Diabetes program on hemoglobin A_1c (HbA_1c), blood glucose ranges, and depr

SUBMITTER: Bollyky JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6803884 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature