Telemedicine Approaches on Blood Glucose Control in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review from Randomized Controlled Trials

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Jessica Ho
Muhammad Azka Al atsari
Nindya Nur Amalyah
Christian Sipija

Abstract

ABSTRACT


Introduction: Telemedicine interventions amongst studies showed great potential in improving gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management. It has facilitated and allowed the patients to get closer treatment, such as blood glucose monitoring and glycemic control. Considering current situation, further studies are required to assess the intervention effects in relation to another outcomes parameter being examined.


Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of telemedicine in controlling blood glucose level of patient with GDM.


Method: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was undertaken by searching on 5 databases. Risk of bias was assessed in selection, performance, detection, attrition, and outcome reporting using Review Manager 5.4.1 tools. We analyzed the blood glucose level as primary outcome and secondary outcomes, such as maternal and neonatal assessment and its significancy.


Result: We identified 6 randomized controlled trials studies in total. There are 830 participants with GDM recruited (443 patients as intervention groups and 387 patients as control groups). Results analysis indicate the effectiveness of telemedicine approaches to control blood glucose level in patients with GDM shows significantly in three studies included (P<0.05), also shows positive improvements in the observed secondary outcomes. We recommend further studies in larger populations where the prevalence of GDM is still high and remain unresolved. Therefore, if it is implemented properly in the future, the risk of loss of complications can be prevented.


Conclusion: The implementation of blood glucose telemonitoring can be promisingly an acceptable and effective tool for sustainable blood glucose control and its maintenance for GDM patients, especially who are facing difficulty to access conventional health care regularly.


Keywords: gestational diabetes mellitus, telemedicine, blood glucose

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Ho, J., Al atsari, M. A., Amalyah, N. N. and Sipija, C. (2022) “Telemedicine Approaches on Blood Glucose Control in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review from Randomized Controlled Trials”, Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Available at: https://jamsa.amsa-international.org/index.php/main/article/view/459 (Accessed: 29March2024).
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