Using mHealth (Mobile Health) to Optimize Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Proof of Concept Study (mHealth)
Diabetes

About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Diabetes focused on measuring Type 2 diabetes, mHealth (mobile health), Behavior Change Wheel
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- adults over the age of 18 years;
- diagnosed the type 2 diabetes within the previous 1 year and obtaining care at a participating level 4 hospital;
- able to read English or Swahili Language (self-reported).
- currently own and able to read and send mobile text messages using any phone;
Exclusion Criteria:
- are on dialysis;
- are pregnant;
Sites / Locations
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Intervention
Control Arm
The intervention group will receive a total of 43 text messages. Text messages were developed using the Behavior Chang Wheel (BCW) through a systematic process linked to specific behavior change techniques. The text messages will provide practical information or guidance to influence selection and eating healthy diet for type 2 diabetes care. The text messages were either loss- or gain-framed to increase influence on behavioral decisions. Additionally, the participants will receive a text message to rate their ability on selection of food and eating of healthy diet based on the messages received in the month. The combination of the one-way and two-way messages in this group are designed to increase engagement of the participants.
The control group will continue receiving standard care in the hospitals. The control group shall also receive a reminder text messages one day prior the routine clinic appointment. The clinic appointment dates shall be derived from the hospital where the participant receives routine diabetes care.