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Use Of Mobile Technology: Effects On Diabetic Health Outcomes And Health Care Costs In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad M. Rayani
Use Of Mobile Technology: Effects On Diabetic Health Outcomes And Health Care Costs In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad M. Rayani
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Diabetes in Saudi Arabia has reached an epidemic rate and is a significant cause of major medical complications, premature death, and health costs. Recent statistics indicates that up to 30% of Saudi population are diabetic and this number is expected to increase. As diabetes is increasing in extremely high rates in Saudi Arabia, a texting intervention has the potential in improving the health outcomes for this population. This data is needed in Saudi Arabia to improve the outcomes with diabetic patients and to guide the development of practice models with the aim to improve diabetics non-adherence to medically prescribed treatments …