Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
At 6 months, the unadjusted mean HbA1c values were 7.38% for the intervention group and 7.98% for the control group (P < 0.001).
This study evaluated the impact of telemedicine-assisted structured self-monitoring of blood glucose on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and other metrics.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of telemedicine-assisted structured self-monitoring of blood glucose on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and other metrics.
Improving glycemic control is crucial for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. This study suggests that telemedicine can enhance self-monitoring practices, potentially leading to better health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect outcome validity. The duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
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Chen-Yu H, Jian Z, Xiao-Mei Y, et al. Telemedicine-assisted structured self-monitoring of blood glucose improves glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 2023;23:182. doi:10.1186/s12911-023-02283-4
The intervention group had a 0.6% reduction in HbA1c (P < 0.001).
LBGI decreased by 0.5 in the intervention group (P = 0.03).
DMSQ score increased by 1.04 in the intervention group (P < 0.001).
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This study contributes evidence to Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) and Blood glucose, Diabetes self-management behaviors, HbA1c.
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Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) → Blood glucose
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Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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This study contributes to evidence on Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) and HbA1c, Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) and Fasting Glucose.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) may lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) for blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Traditional blood glucose meter (BGM) for diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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