Understanding Device Integrations Within Diabetes Apps: Mixed Methods Analysis of App Features and User Reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes management involves a large degree of data collection and self-care in order to accurately administer insulin. Several mobile apps are available that allow people to track and record various factors that influence their blood sugar levels. Existing diabetes apps offer features that enable integrations with various devices that streamline diabetes management, such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, or regular activity trackers. While this reduces the tracking burden on the users, the research highlighted several issues with diabetes apps, including issues with reliability and trustworthiness. As pumps and continuous glucose monitors are safety-critical systems-where issues can result in serious harm or fatalities-it is important to understand what iss

SUBMITTER: Turner J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12133075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature