Table 1.

Example text message templates.

Message type	Example
Medication reminder	“Hi, Ms. Brown, just checking to see if you took your morning pills.”
Refill reminder	“Make sure you don't run out. Check to see when a pill refill is due.”
Appointment reminder	“Just a reminder that you have a doc’s appointment today.”
Goal monitoring	“Remember your goal. Did you take your meds last night?”
Glucose monitoring	“Hello, Mr. Marquez, have you had time to check your sugar today?”
Self-efficacy	“Taking your meds is within your control. You can do it.”
Motivation	“You have come a long way! Keep up the good work!”