Remote Monitoring To Achieve Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Study

Remote Monitoring To Achieve Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Study


Authored by Hayat Mushcab The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing rapidly worldwide [1]. In 2000, the prevalence of T2DM was estimated to be 2.8 percent of the world’s population, which meant that 171 million people were living with diabetes mellitus around the world and it was projected that the number would increase to 366 million by 2030 (WHO 2016) [2]. However, in 2014, the World Health Organization estimated the prevalence of T2DM amongst adults to be 9 percent of the world’s population that is equivalent to 450 million people living with diabetes in addition to 179 million people living with undiagnosed diabetes [3]. Life expectancy around the world has increased due to the continued advances in science and technology [4]. Consequently, the world’s population is aging, and more people are living with chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus [4,5]. The mortality rate increases significantly for people with diabetes when associated with other critical health complications, such as heart disease, hypertension and strokes [4,6]. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels keeps the condition under control and reduces the long-term complications and therefore, it decreases morbidity rates [5,7].



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