Randomised controlled trial of an automated, interactive telephone intervention (TLC Diabetes) to improve type 2 diabetes management: baseline findings and six-month outcomes

Emily Williams, Dominique Bird, Andrew Benjamin Forbes, Anthony Russell, Susan Ash, Robert Friedman, Paul Scuffham, Brian Federick Oldenburg

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Abstract

These analyses indicate the efficacy of the Australian TLC Diabetes program with clinically significant post-intervention improvements in both glycaemic control and mental HRQL. These observed improvements, if supported and maintained by an ongoing program such as this, could significantly reduce diabetes-related complications in the longer term. Given the accessibility and feasibility of this kind of program, it has strong potential for providing effective, ongoing support to many individuals with diabetes in the future.
Original languageEnglish
Article number602
Number of pages11
JournalBMC Public Health
Volume12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Aug 2012

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