MON-603 A Simple Reminder That Works to Increase Physical Activity Levels and Improve Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabates

Abstract Disclosure: L. Soltanova: None. B. Saglamer: None. E. Durcan: None. M.S. Gonen: None. T. Damci: None. A Simple Reminder that Works to Increase Physical Activity Levels and Improve Glycemic Control ın Patients with Diabates. Introduction: Daily step count is widely accepted as a valuable indicator of physical activity level.Increase in physical activity itself improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes even when structured exercise programs are not performed. We aimed at testing whether we would be able to establish and/or increase patients’ connectedness with the pedometer data in their smart phones and smart watches by a short reminder. Metods: The study included 70 patients who outpatient clinic to Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinic, whose daily average step count was checked, who provided good glycemic control and whose treatment would not be changed (HbA1c<7.5%). Demographic and laboratory data of the patients, average step counts in the last 6 months and smartphone models were recorded and these data were compared with the data after 6 months. Result: The study included 70 diabetic patients, 30 women and 40 men. The mean age of the women was 58.9±11 years and the duration of diabetes was 13.4±1.3 years. The mean age of men was 57.1±2.1 years and duration of diabetes was 11.4±1.2 years. The mean number of steps increased from 5587.8±2959 at baseline to 6219±3001 after 6 months. The number of steps increased from 4692±2402 to 6502±2813 in 47 (62%) patients with brief reminder (p<0.001). There is correlation between the increase in the number of steps and the decrease in HbA1c(p<0,05). Although there was no change in HbA1c percentage in patients with increasing number of steps (first HbA1c 6.64±0.6%, second HbA1c 6.63±0.7%), there was an increase in HbA1c percentage in patients with increasing number of steps (first HbA1c 6.6±0.5%, second HbA1c 6.8±0.6%). Conclucion: In our study, the mean number of steps of the patients increased significantly. An increase in HbA1c percentage was observed in patients whose step count did not increase. Simple reminders can increase the daily physical activity of patients with diabetes and prevent deterioration in glycemic values. Presentation: Monday, July 14, 2025