Effects of short message service platform system on return visit rate, glycosylated hemoglobin level and glucose control rate for diabetics

A total of 296 patients were randomly divided into short message group (n=153) and non short message group (n=143). The former group received short message service (SMS) for follow-ups while the latter group had routine oral follow-ups. The return visit rate, recall rate of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), HbA1c level and glucose control rate for diabetics were assessed after one-year follow-up. The return visit rate (96%) and recall rate of HbA1c (78%) in the short message group were significantly higher than those in the non-short message group (59%, 25%, P<0.01 for both). The HbA1c level after one-year follow-up (6.51±0.74)% was lower than that one year before (6.85±1.26)% in the short message group. The glucose control rate after one year (82%) were significantly higher than that one year before in the short message group (65%) and that after one year in the non-short message group(59%, P<0.01). Use of SMS platform system for follow-ups and health education can effectively improve the return visit rate and glucose control rate, lower the HbA1c level. in diabetics. Key words: Diabetes management, diabetes msllitus; Short message service platform system