Can telemedicine improve a patient's ability to self-manage diabetes?
Yes, in fact, a number of studies have been conducted to study the ability of telemedicine to help patients achieve better diabetes self-management. A study published in the Diabetes Journal, was conducted in South Carolina and followed patients with diabetes; some were followed through a telemedicine program, while others were followed in the usual way, through on-site physician follow-ups. Those followed through on-site follow ups saw only a two percent reduction in their Hemoglobin A1c levels, while the average A1c of those in the telemedicine decreased by almost 12 percent. Subjects in the telemedicine group also experienced greater weight loss and improvements in their LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
This year, WABA’s emphasis for World Breastfeeding Week is on strengthening the capacity of actors that protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society including governments, health systems, workplaces and communities to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments for families in the post-pandemic world. According to WABA, breastfeeding can assist with sustainable development strategies post-pandemic, as it can improve nutrition, ensure food security, and reduce inequalities between and within countries.
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There is little doubt today that telemedicine use is on the rise. In spite of the growing interest, however, the budget for the FCC's Rural Health Care (RHC) program, had not increased since 1997. Finally, the FCC took action and now having a visit with trusted providers from rural locations is easier than ever.
