Physical activity (PA) can play a vital and an independent role in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management care. Health research studies have shown evidence that PA can improve glycaemic control and glucose levels. PA is first line of self-care management recommended to patients with T2DM and most patients fail to perform the regular PA. It is always important for health providers to find better methods in encouraging and incentivizing PA in T2DM patients. Mobile phone messaging-based interventions have been shown to strengthen the delivery of health information and self-care management programs.

Studies have employed this as a tool for promoting T2DM self-care management interventions such as physical activity, glucose monitoring, medication adherence and nutrition. Despite the increasing number of these interventions globally, the effectiveness of mobile phone messaging-based interventions in Saudi Arabia context remains inconclusive and inconsistent. There is limited research conducted in this region. Therefore, there is a need for more studies to show evidence to ascertain the effectiveness of using mobile phone messaging to promote PA in T2DM patients in the context of Saudi Arabia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinician diagnosis of T2DM.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Possession of a cell phone with text messaging capability.
• Ability to read and understand Arabic.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Treatment with insulin adjustment
• Unable to understand the study requirements or give informed consent.
• Visual impairment.
• Any diabetes-related complications such as neuropathy or retinopathy that preclude ability to increase PA.
• Clinician concern (physicians will be asked to confirm whether eligible participants can be medically capable of performing PA at the recommended level advised by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2013).

After the study has been conducted and completed.

01-06-2020