Implementation of home glucose meter use for insulin dependent Type 1 and 2 Diabetes patients in rural districts in Rwanda

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine; Paediatrics

• Registration Number: PACTR201905538846394
• Lead Sponsor: Brigham and Womens Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

a diagnosis of Type 1 or T2DM
must be on insulin regimen
possess the ability to read and write well enough to record blood glucose levels/ have reliable access to a guardian who can read and write ( ability to read and write will be assessed during the enrollment period by asking participants to read and record blood sugar levels during the training session)
at least 18 years of age
HbA1C > 7.0%
must be active in clinic ( attending clinic follow ups at-least six months prior to enrollment)

Exclusion Criteria

a diagnosis of gestational diabetes
inability to read and write
lack of access to a person at home who can read and write
diagnosis of chronic kidney disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified