Telematic expert system Diabeto: New Tool for Diet Self-Monitoring for Diabetic Patients

摘要: Objective — To evaluate Diabeto, a computer-assisted diet education system. Research Design And Methods One hundred five patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or non-insulin-dependent (NIDDM) were divided into two randomized groups to participate in the evaluation of Diabeto. With free access through Minitel, French public videotex network, Diabeto helps diabetic self-monitor their diets and balance meals personalized counseling. Results During first 6-mo study, group A (54 patients) used whereas B (51 control subjects. For second system. Evaluation was based on patients' dietetic knowledge, dietary habits, metabolic balance. Conclusions –Diabeto led significant improvement dietetic, knowledge ( P 35% fat < 0.0005). In addition similar improvements those observed HbA1 decreased from 11.0 ± 0.4 9.9 0.4% 0.005) fructosamine 5.00 0.17 4.57 0.17% 0.001). appears be an effective therapeutic tool diseases.