Telemedicine and type 1 diabetes: is technology per se sufficient to improve glycaemic control?
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2014-02-10
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In the TELEDIAB 1 study the Diabeo system a smartphone coupled to a website improved HbA1c by 0 9 vs controls in patients with chronic poorly controlled type 1 diabetes The system provided two main functions automated advice on the insulin doses required and remote monitoring by teleconsultation The question is how much did each function contribute to the improvement in HbA1c