Telemedicine in the Management of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Results of an 18-Month Follow-Up

Introduction: Increasing number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus places growing demands on patient management. Addressing this issue requires the integration of innovative technologies, including telemedicine. Parameters can be measured in a home environment (self-monitoring of blood glucose, blood pressure, ecg, weight, oximetry, spirometry) by the patients themselves, with the data transmitted via suitable technology