"Information Technology Methodology for Patient Motivation in Diabetes Management."

In diabetic patients, frequent reminders by the medical professionals on the need for adherence to Life Style Modification (LSM) and drugs will improve the compliance. SMS may be an effective and cheap tool of communication. Improved compliance is likely to result in better glycaemic control.

Out of total number of 200, consecutive randomization of 100 patients each to SMS or usual care arms will be done. Patients in the SMS group will get SMS once in 3 days as a reminder. Patients will be reviewed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months from the date of randomization

Fasting and 2hr postprandial glucose and HbA1c will be tested during each visit.

At baseline and at the end of the study, lipids, and renal function test will also be done. A validated questionnaire will be used to assess physical activity, diet habits, adherence to drug prescriptions and frequency of monitoring of blood glucose. . Body weight, blood pressure, biochemical variables, scores for diet and physical activity and compliance to drugs, will be compared using students 't' test or chi-square test as relevant.

Inclusion criteria

• Male or female, 30-65 yrs of age at the time of entry and have type 2 diabetes for a minimum period of 5 years.
• HbA1C ranging 8.0-10.0%
• Patients either receiving OHA and / or insulin

Exclusion criteria

• Type 1 diabetes
• Patients with history of blindness, decreased vision
• Serious vascular complications :
• Cancer