Evaluate the Value of Telehomecare for Diabetes

BlueStar is a smart-phone enabled application that is designed to serve as a virtual coach for patients. The app sends daily evidence-based, real-time messages as well as longitudinal feedback on how to improve diabetes management. The Bluestar app has been shown to be effective at teaching patients about dietary impacts on their blood glucose levels, encouraging patients to generate higher-quality blood glucose data for enhanced self-monitoring, and to improve overall management of diabetes as represented by reductions in levels of HgbA1c. Benefits have been demonstrated in time periods as brief as three months. One US based study showed a decrease in hospitalizations and emergency department visits among participants who use the application.