From diabetes care to prevention: review of prediabetes apps in the DACH region.

ABSTRACT: The rapid proliferation of mobile health (mHealth) apps for diabetes and prediabetes care has surged, driven by the growing interest and research in digital health interventions. However, as the number of these apps continues to expand, both patients and clinicians are finding it increasingly challenging to identify the most suitable app for their specific needs. This review sought to explore the current landscape of mHealth apps tailored for prediabetes within the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), assessing their value to both patients and clinicians while examining how effectively they integrate into the wider healthcare ecosystem. Mobile apps were identified through a search of Google Play, the App Store, and the German Digital Health Applications directory (DiGa), using t

SUBMITTER: Lim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811653 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature