The aim of the study was to assess the effect of an individualized intervention based on cell phones to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes attending Epidemiology Research Unit in Cuernavaca, Morelos. Mexico
In this study before randomization, the participants received workshops on diet, physical activity, glycemic index of foods. Bandura´s theoretical model was used in the voice messages sent to the intervention group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
88
Voice messages reinforced with self-efficacy
Unidad de Investigación en Epidemiología y Servicios de Salud del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Glycated hemoglobin
Glycated hemoglobin is obtained from a blood sample at the beginning of the study and 3 months later.
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
Low Density Lipoprotein
Low Density Lipoprotein is obtained from a blood sample at the beginning of the study and 3 months later.
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
High Density Lipoprotein
High Density Lipoprotein is obtained from a blood sample at the beginning of the study and 3 months later.
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is obtained from a blood sample at the beginning of the study and 3 months later.
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy questionnaire is divided into a diet´s self-efficacy questionnaire and physical activity´s self-efficacy questionnaire. People can obtained "low self-efficacy" status or "high self-efficacy" status
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
Physical activity
A triaxial accelerometer was used, colocated on the hip and the participants were supposed to use it 7 days for a minimal of 10 hours per day
Time frame: Basal and 3 months
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