Outcomes of a digital intervention focusing on wearable technology and lifestyle modifications on persons with diabetes by Dr Usha Sriram , Dr Dianna Henry Selvaraj, Dr Jagdish Devarajan, Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume X, Issue V, May 2022 Edition

Scirj Volume X, Issue V, May 2022 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Outcomes of a digital intervention focusing on wearable technology and lifestyle modifications on persons with diabetes

Dr Usha Sriram , Dr Dianna Henry Selvaraj, Dr Jagdish Devarajan

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of adopting a digital approach to manage diabetes. Especially during these COVID times, when physical visits are challenging, digital interventions have gained popularity. However, there are not many studies which establish the advantages of this intervention. The aim of this pilot is to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of using digital therapeutic interventions that use wearables and focus on lifestyle modifications on persons with diabetes. The pilot program was conducted by Securra Health Global Technologies, based in Siruseri, India and was designed by Dr Usha Sriram, a leading endocrinologist and diabetologist in India. Twenty-six participants received ‘Diabetes Kits’ that comprised of FDA approved, pre-calibrated, remote patient monitoring devices. These devices were connected to the Securra Health program smart phone app via Bluetooth. Interventions included 12 weeks of remote patient monitoring, periodic tele-consultations, personalised diet charts, push-notifications, quick check questions, digitalised health report, synced lab reports, etc. These interventions were aimed to increase adherence to the program and improve outcomes. 69% of the participants who were actively engaged with the program touchpoints had reduced HbA1c levels at the end of the program. There was a 0.4% increase in the reduction of HbA1c levels for those who completed the 12 weeks duration of the program. Overall adherence and acceptance of the program was high- at 62% and the ratio of men: women who participated was 1:3. 82% of the participants recorded blood glucose levels at least 3 times a day and the remote monitoring devices were widely accepted in general. This pilot therefore laid the foundation for further research on digital interventions by proving to have successful outcomes.

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Search Terms: REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING, DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS, DIABETES MELLITUS, TELE-CONSULTATION, WEARABLES, HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

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