Telemedicine influence on the follow-up of type 2 diabetes patients.

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the impact of a teleassistance system on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes patients.

Research Design And Methods: We conducted a 1-year controlled parallel-group trial comparing patients randomized (1) to an intervention group, assigned to a teleassistance system using real-time transmission of blood glucose results, with immediate reply when necessary, and telephone consultations, or (2) to a control group, being regularly followed-up at their healthcare center. Study subjects were type 2 diabetes patients >30 years of age followed in the primary care setting.