Influencia del envío de mensajes de texto al teléfono móvil en el control glucémico de la diabetes tipo 2 = Influence of sending messages to the mobile phone in the glycemic control of diabetes type 2

Abstract

Resumen: Introducción: La prevalencia de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en adultos se ha incrementado significativamente en la última década, considerándose un problema de salud pública. Los nuevos avances tecnológicos pueden resultar de gran utilidad en el manejo de la enfermedad. Objetivos: Evaluar la evidencia científica disponible sobre el aviso mediante mensajes de texto al teléfono móvil de los pacientes diabéticos tipo 2, y determinar cómo influye en el control glucémico, en la adhesión al tratamiento, así como en los niveles de hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c). Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en la que se encontraron 12 artículos, los cuales, cumplían con los criterios de inclusión. Se consultaron las siguientes bases de datos: Pubmed, Scopus, Lilacs, Dialnet Plus y Cuiden Plus. Resultados: De acuerdo con los textos revisados, el uso de las nuevas tecnologías se asocia con una disminución de los niveles de HbA1c, una mejora de los controles glucémicos, una mayor adquisición de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad y estilo de vida, y una mayor adherencia al tratamiento terapéutico. Además, los pacientes identificaron estas intervenciones como una herramienta muy útil y motivadora. Conclusión: El envío de mensajes de texto a los pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 tiene un papel muy importante en el cuidado y manejo de la enfermedad.Palabras clave: Medios de Comunicación; Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2; Teléfono inteligente; Mensaje de Texto; Autocontrol; Hemoglobina glicosilada.Abstract: Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults has increased significantly in the last decade, being considered a public health problem. New technological advances can be very useful in the management of the disease. Objectives: To evaluate the available evidence about the warning by means of text messages to the mobile phone of the diabetic patients Type 2 and to determine how it influences in the glycemic control, in the adherence to the treatment, as well as in the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin. Methodology: A literature review was conducted where 12 articles, which met the previous established inclusion criteria, were found. The following databases were consulted for the literature review: Pubmed, Scopus, Lilacs, Dialnet Plus and Cuiden Plus. Results: According to the revised texts, the use of new technologies is associated with a decrease in HbA1c levels, improvement of glycemic controls, a greater acquisition of knowledge about the disease and lifestyle, and greater adherence to therapeutic treatment. In addition, patients identified these interventions as a very useful and motivating tool. Conclusions: Sending text messages to patients with type 2 diabetes plays a very important role in the care and management of the disease.Keywords: Communications Medium; Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; Smartphone; Text Messaging; Selfmanagement; Glycosylated hemoglobin.

Self-Management Capacity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Using Educational Interventions: A Pilot Study

“…For example, educational interventions have focused on treatment with exercise, management of food plans, and adherence to pharmacological treatment [4]. In recent years, technologies have also been introduced to support people living with T2D [5].…”

“…Health care professionals and nurses informaticians provide interventions to promote self-management, by providing knowledge and strategies for behavioral changes using technology. Cellphones and social media have helped easy access and information to promote self-management skills [5]. In diabetes care, educational text messages have shown to have positive effects on self-management by achieving glycemic control [4,5].…”

“…Cellphones and social media have helped easy access and information to promote self-management skills [5]. In diabetes care, educational text messages have shown to have positive effects on self-management by achieving glycemic control [4,5]. The study aim is to pilot an educational intervention to support self-management in adults with T2D through text messages.…”