Tailored text message-based self-management program may improve glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled diabetes

Increasing healthcare costs and challenges with access to primary care for patients with chronic conditions have made clear the need for innovative strategies in chronic disease management. One innovative strategy has been the use of short message service (SMS) texting to improve patient health. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated positive effects of text messaging used in the management of HIV, lung transplant, and tobacco use disorder.1 Another systematic review of 22 trials demonstrated that using SMS texting in diabetes management demonstrated significant improvement in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).
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