Text Message for Adolescents With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes (Diabeto-SMS)

Impact of Mobile Phone Short Text Messages on the Glycaemic Control of Adolescents With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes.

The purpose of this study is to assess HbA1c reduction after supportive care by SMS among adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes.

In 2010, the number of children with type 1 diabetes in France is estimated at 12,000 with 60% of them aged 12 to 17 years. Compliance is a major issue during adolescence. Mobile text message is one of the strategies to enhance adherence. The main aim of this study is to assess HbA1c reduction after a 6 month SMS support among adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. Adherence and quality of life will also be assessed at the end of the trial. This study is a prospective randomized monocentric trial. Sixty adolescents with type 1 diabetes and HbA1c equal or higher than 8.5 % will be randomized according to the method of Zelen in two groups : standard treatment versus standard treatment plus support by SMS. The patients will receive one SMS before each injection of insulin.

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Inclusion Criteria: aged between 12 and 21 years old with type 1 diabetes for more than 6 months HbA1c at enrollment > 8.5% non-opposition of one of the parents previous medical exam (art. L.1121-11 du CSP) Possible follow-up for 6 months social welfare coverage Adolescents with a mobile phone, able to receive short text message Exclusion Criteria: aged less than 12 or higher than 21 years old with HbA1c at enrollment < 8.5% pregnancy psychiatric disease do not understand french

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