Recent research published in ‘Current Diabetes Reviews’ from Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre revealed that teleconsultation along with technology-enabled education programs could allow people with type 1 diabetes to achieve glycemic control.

50 patients with type 1 diabetes between 5 and 35 years with a diabetes duration of at least 6 months, baseline HbA1c of 7 or above, using CSII or MDI and willing to take part in the study were invited to participate in an MDT-assisted technology-enabled program and trained trimonthly on carbohydrate counting. The control group went on to perform carbohydrate counting on their own and used technologies at their convenience. The test group, additionally received continuous individual assistance from the MDT.

The observations showed that MDT-assisted patients had significantly decreased HbA1c, blood glucose levels, decreased episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, and reported a more positive outlook on life.

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