Adherence
eHealth technologies (web programs, mobile apps, text messaging, wearables, VR/AR) support diabetes self-management behaviors (diet and physical activity) and improve glycemic control and lifestyle outcomes compared to usual care.
Use eHealth tools like apps, text messages, or wearables to help manage your diet and activity. They work best when they give you personalized feedback and reminders. Don't rely on them alone; use them to support your regular doctor visits. If you find the technology hard to use, ask for help or choose a simpler tool.
Providing diabetes education via the Internet was more effective compared to usual care... Recent studies... demonstrated overall improvements in diet and level of exercise... lowering fat consumption... Diabetes self-care scores improved... The majority of apps in the literature had a positive effect on diabetes outcomes (eg, HbA1c).
Why this rating
This is a narrative review of various studies, not a single high-quality RCT, though it cites multiple positive trials.
Source
eHealth technologies to support nutrition and physical activity behaviors in diabetes self-management
Megan E. Rollo et al. · Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity · 2016
DOI 10.2147/dmso.s95247
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