Diabetes health management strategy based on internet plus graded diagnosis and treatment strategy.

BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a widespread chronic disease with high rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Managing risk factors can effectively prevent acute and chronic complications, improve quality of life, and reduce mortality. Therefore, implementation of a diabetes health management strategy is urgently needed. Emerging medical technologies have strengthened communication between patients and clinicians. The establishment and improvement of the graded diagnosis and treatment system has promoted the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes. METHODS A total of 300 patients diagnosed with T2D in the Health Management Center at the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University were randomly divided into two groups: an internet plus graded diagnosis and treatment strategy group, and a control group. After 6 months, the physiological parameters, management indices, and complications were compared between the groups. RESULTS Physiological indicators, such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and blood glucose were significantly alleviated in the Internet plus graded diagnosis and treatment strategy group. Management indicators (such as blood glucose monitoring compliance rate, diet control compliance rate, and exercise compliance rate) also improved substantially. The incidence of hypoglycemia was notably increased compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS The new health management strategy for diabetes can improve lifestyle, ameliorate physiological indicators, reduce the complication rate, and form a virtuous cycle. This provides a positive impact on the entire life-cycle health management of diabetes, and is worthy of further promotion.