Summary:
In elderly people with type 2 diabetes at risk of hypoglycaemia, the SUGAR Handshake intervention significantly improved hypoglycaemia prevention and patient adherence compared to usual care or no specific intervention, though it was associated with implementation barriers requiring further educational support.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes at risk of hypoglycaemia participating in a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. |
| Intervention | The SUGAR Handshake educational intervention aiming to prevent hypoglycaemia through behavioral support and patient-provider communication. |
| Comparison | Usual diabetes care without the SUGAR Handshake intervention. |
| Outcome | The intervention enhanced adherence to hypoglycaemia management protocols and patient outcomes but was limited by barriers such as patient engagement and resource constraints, indicating a need for further tailored educational strategies for scale-up. |
Source: Huda Y Almomani, et al. “The SUGAR handshake intervention to prevent hypoglycaemia in elderly people with type 2 diabetes: process evaluation within a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.” Read article here.
