The use of Telehealth in Managing Diabetes

Wambui Kibibi J.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The rising prevalence of diabetes, particularly type 2, has put enormous strain on worldwide healthcare systems. Telehealth is becoming an increasingly important aspect of modern healthcare, and it offers a viable approach to improve diabetes management by improving patient outcomes, access to care, and medication compliance. This study investigates the use of telehealth technologies in diabetes management, focussing on their benefits, problems, and future potential. Telehealth can help to overcome geographical boundaries, provide regular monitoring, and deliver personalised care. However, it has limits, such as discrepancies in technology access and data security. Understanding these aspects is critical to optimising telehealth’s role in diabetes care.

Keywords: Telehealth, Diabetes Management, Type 2 Diabetes, Remote Patient Monitoring, Healthcare Access.

CITE AS: Wambui Kibibi J. (2024). The use of Telehealth in Managing Diabetes. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 5(3):20-23 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJRMS/2024/5.3.20230