Interactive Virtual Assistance for Self-Care Management and Mental Health Promotion in Type 2 Diabetes

"Participants will receive the Smart Speaker EchoDot 3rd Gen (Amazon Echo®) device (i.e., Alexa) for home use, installed during a home visit following the study enrollment. In addition to the usual functionality of the system, the device will be programmed using a standard model developed by the research team, applied to each patient. The proposed model involves automatic interactions between the device and the patient, comprising:~1. Medication reminders~2. Glucose test reminders:~3. Educational health tips~4. Weekly educational podcasts~5. Good morning and good night routine"

Participants will maintain usual care during the study period and will receive a booklet with general advice following enrollment