Journal of Medical Internet Research (Oct 2021)

An Enhanced SMS Text Message–Based Support and Reminder Program for Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes (TEXT2U): Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Timothy Middleton,
  • Maria Constantino,
  • Margaret McGill,
  • Mario D'Souza,
  • Stephen M Twigg,
  • Ted Wu,
  • Aravinda Thiagalingam,
  • Clara Chow,
  • Jencia Wong

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/27263
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 10
p. e27263

Abstract

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BackgroundClinic attendance, metabolic control, engagement in self-management, and psychological health are suboptimal in young-onset (age of onset 90% of participants would recommend the program to new patients. ConclusionsAn enhanced SMS text message–based support and reminder program doubled scheduled clinic attendance rates for patients with young-onset type 2 diabetes. The program was highly acceptable and provided early support for patient empowerment but had no significant effect on measures of metabolic control or self-management. Trial RegistrationAustralian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12618000479202); https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=373579