The Impact of Activity Tracking
Mobile Apps and Software on
Health Outcomes in People
with T2D
What's the Story?
Staying physically active is key in managing Type 2 diabetes.
Mobile apps and software such as Apple Health, Apple Fitness, Fitbit, and Samsung Health track physical activity, yet how these technologies help people with Type 2 diabetes (PWT2) has not been thoroughly investigated.
This study explores how activity monitoring mobile apps and software impact overall health outcomes in PWT2, focusing on both physical and mental well-being.
Study Findings
- PWT2 who use activity tracking apps (28%) had a lower rate of obesity (BMI≥30) at 53% compared to non-users (72%), who had a rate of 58% (p=0.005).
- Additionally, app users showed a higher prevalence of HbA1c levels ≤7% at 64% versus 59% for non-users (p=0.019). They also reported higher rates of well-being, with 73% scoring at least 13 on the WHO-5 scale compared to 64% of non-users (p<0.0005).
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