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Pakistani studies report non-adherence to self-management by type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients, and episodes of hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis as acute complications. Self-management guidelines include maintenance of logbooks for blood glucose, physical activity, and dietary intake, that affect glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and acute complications. The proposed study will evaluate whether mobile messaging for maintaining log books for blood glucose or e-device use for step count will modify HbA1c levels to be examined at three and six months after enrollment. In addition, episodes of acute complications and blood glucose variability will be correlated with daily log book maintenance and step counts.


Clinical Trial Description

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurs due to destruction of insulin producing beta cells in pancreas. T1D usually occurs in children and young individuals, and requires continuous blood glucose monitoring for adjustment of insulin dosage on a daily basis. Incidence of T1D has been increasing over the past three decades. Hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis episodes are common adverse effects due to irregular monitoring of daily blood glucose. It is a big challenge in developed as well as developing countries to live with T1D due to less optimal use of timely entry in logbook for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Current guidelines recommend SMBG use in all patients with diabetes. According to a study, increased daily frequency of SMBG was significantly associated with lower glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) along with added benefits of fewer acute complications among children and adolescents. Available literature from Pakistan highlights non-adherence of T1D patients to recommended dietary advice (58.5%), physical activity (42.3%) and prescribed insulin regimen (88.1%). Use of mobile applications has been shown to increase the medication adherence and use of self-blood glucose testing. Increased daily step count by T1D patients helped to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. A wearable e-device accompanied with an application (Fitbit App) tracks step count by recording data in mobile application. HbA1C levels acts as an indicator for the glycemic control and correlates with complications. However, HbA1C cannot determine the daily variability of blood glucose, thus SMBG can help predict the average daily risk reduction in T1D complications. The proposed study will address the adherence to standard protocols for maintaining home based records by patients and caregivers and insulin therapy, optimizing the quarterly HbA1C levels. ;


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NCT number NCT03864991
Study type Interventional
Source Aga Khan University
Contact Amna R Siddiqui, Phd
Phone 00922134864818
Email rehana.siddiqui@aku.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 29, 2018
Completion date May 31, 2020

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