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Digital Health Diabetes Education Improves Health of Rural Communities Across Arkansas

Source
UAMS News
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Date
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
Summarizes new research finding that rural Arkansans with type 2 diabetes had improved health outcomes following virtual delivery of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES). The study also compared standard and family-centered models DSMES and discusses the benefits of the family model for the patient and others in their support network.
Tagged as
Chronic disease management · Diabetes · Families · Telehealth · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Arkansas