mHealth reminders improve diabetes care, reduce costs by 8.8%

This article summarises findings from a recent study of a telehealth programme published in Health Affairs, which found that Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics both improved their disease management and reduced healthcare spending after receiving text reminders to watch their blood sugar and other aspects of the disease. The lead author argues that daily engagement with providers through smartphones can keep people on track with their self-management and help to build behavioural changes.