Text messaging to improve diet in type 2 diabetes
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Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether receiving text messages on WhatsApp can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their eating habits. It is designed for people in Sabah who have limited access to dietitians.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes.
- You own a mobile phone and can use WhatsApp.
- You can read and speak Bahasa Malaysia.
- Your HbA1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is above 7.0%.
- You have not seen a dietitian in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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