ABSTRACT
Diabetic foot affects nearly 6% of people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is also the most common complication of T2D and is associated with infection, ulceration. eHealth facilitation of Non-communicable diseases management has the potential to increase self-care and engage patients. The aim of this study is to develop an eHealth intervention to prevent diabetic foot.
Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Diabetic Foot , Telemedicine , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy , Diabetic Foot/prevention & control , Humans , Mexico , Self CareABSTRACT
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has been increasing in prevalence over the last decade in Mexico. The glycemic control actions can help to prevent complications. The aimed is to pilot an educational intervention in self- management of adults with T2D through using text messages. Findings show the respondents reported a low level of self-care skills of T2D and there was an increase in the self-care skills after it.
