mHealth Intelligence December 13, 2023
New research shows that type 2 diabetes care provided through telehealth alone did not improve glycemic control compared to in-person or hybrid diabetes care.
Type 2 diabetes patients who received endocrinology care through telehealth alone had poor glycemic outcomes compared with those who received in-person or hybrid care, which contrasts with prior research findings, according to a new study.
Published in JAMA Network Open, the study aimed to assess patterns of telehealth use and their impact on glycemic control among adults receiving endocrinology care for type 2 diabetes.
Previous research has shown that telehealth is effective in improving glycemic control, but there has not been enough data on utilization and outcomes linked to routine telehealth care for type 2 diabetes...