How Frequently and for How Long Do Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Use Management Apps? The REALL Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of the study is to identify predictors of utilization of a type 2 diabetes (T2D) management App over time for insulin users (IUs) and noninsulin users (NIUs).

Research design and methods

We followed over 16 weeks a national sample of unselected T2D adults who independently elected to download and pair a CONTOUR DIABETES App with their CONTOUR NEXT ONE glucose meter. App use and frequency of glucose testing were recorded. Baseline surveys recorded participant demographic, disease status, distress, medication taking, and views of technology to predict utilization.

Results

Mean age was 51.6 years (108 IUs; 353 NIUs), 48% were female, time with diabetes was 6.9 years, and self-reported HbA1c was 8.1% (36.3 mmol/mol). Mean duration of App use was 85

SUBMITTER: Fisher L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10012363 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature