Assessment of Dietary Compliance among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Receiving Text Message (SMS) Reminders for improving adherence to healthy diet in Pakistan: A Randomized Control Trial
Abstract:Background
Motivating patients through text message (SMS) reminders can improve adherence to a healthy diet and can lead to better diabetes control. This study was carried out to assess the difference in dietary adherence in patients with Type II diabetes, who were sent dietary text message reminders vs. those provided standard care
Methods
A block randomized control trial was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Patients (n=249), diagnosed with Type II diabetes were invited t… Show more
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