Adherence

Self-tracking of physical activity using wearable devices increases daily step count in people with type 2 diabetes, but does not significantly improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels unless the individual achieves a specific threshold of activity increase (≥1000 steps/day).

Use a wearable tracker to monitor your daily steps, but don't expect your blood sugar to improve automatically. Focus on increasing your daily steps by at least 1,000 over your current baseline. If you achieve this increase, you are likely to see a meaningful improvement in your HbA1c. If you don't reach this threshold, your HbA1c may not change significantly, even if you are more active than before.