Enhancing type 2 diabetes treatment through digital plans of care. First results from the East Cheshire Study of an App to support people in the management of type 2 diabetes.
Adrian H Heald, Lucia Albeda Gimeno, Erin Gilingham, Lynne Hudson, Lisa Price, Anuj Saboo, Laura Beresford, Sally Seviour, Alison White, Sarah Roberts, Jonathan Abraham
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Abstract
Introduction: The use of personalised care planning has been effective at improving health outcomes for people with long-term health conditions.
Methods: We analysed data in relation to changes in BMI/HbA1c. The sample was made up of (n = 36) participants randomised to either the active intervention group (App+usual care) or the control group (usual care).
Results: The average HbA1c percentage change for the treatment group was 9.5%, but just -2% for the control (usual care) group (P = 0.015 for the difference). The average percentage change in BMI for the treatment group was -0.4%, but 0.1% for the control group (P = 0.03 for the difference).
Conclusion: These preliminary findings point to how the provision of personalised plans of care, support and education linked to a mobile app, can result in HbA1c and BMI reduction over a 6-month period. While the results are preliminary, they portend the potential for digital plans of care to enhance T2DM management.