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The researchers prepared the questionnaire with the support of field experts and after a comprehensive literature analysis. The questionnaire was published online utilizing social media platforms by the researchers and their friends throughout the period from August to September 2023. All accessible and eligible patients in the study environment were invited to fill in the accompanying tool.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n A total of 786 diabetic patients were enrolled. Patients\u2019 age ranged from 18 to more than 60 years with a mean age of 40.6 \u00b1 13.9 years old. Exactly 151 (19.2%) people used telemedicine for medical consultation, whereas 635 (80.8%) never used it. 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