Diabetes Technology & Monitoring
Continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, and digital tools in diabetes care.
Weekly Telehealth Reduces HbA1c by 0.3% in Poorly Controlled Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: RCT
A crossover RCT finds weekly structured telehealth modestly lowers HbA1c and improves time in range in poorly controlled paediatric type 1 diabetes, without more hypoglycaemia. PICO summary and commentary.
SMS-Based Digital Intervention Fails to Improve HbA1c in Prediabetes: Lessons from PREDIABETEXT
A pragmatic cluster RCT finds an SMS lifestyle intervention for prediabetes does not improve HbA1c versus usual care, illustrating that engagement does not equal efficacy. PICO summary and commentary.
“How Much Dietary Fiber Do DialBetesPlus Users Consume?”
A secondary analysis finds diabetes app users still average only 17 g/day fibre over a year, below target, with no link to HbA1c, suggesting basic app feedback is not enough. PICO summary and commentary.
eHealth App Improves Glycemic Control But Adherence Wanes: 8-Month RCT in Type 2 Diabetes
An RCT finds an eHealth app improves HbA1c at 4 months in older diabetes patients, but usage declines by 8 months, raising durability concerns. PICO summary and commentary.
How Does a Text-Message Programme Support Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes in Care Transition?
A qualitative realist evaluation finds a text-message programme supports type 1 diabetes care transition mainly via knowledge and motivation, with effects varying by individual. PICO summary and commentary.
