Mobile App-Assisted Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: 12-Month Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is recommended in clinical practice guidelines, including those in China, as part of patient education, self-management, and empowerment. With technological advancements, telecommunication technologies are now used for telemonitoring in health care. Mobile apps have become a practical tool for SMBG among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the long-term effectiveness of this approach in real-world practice requires further exploration.

Objective

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of mobile app-assisted SMBG in improving glycemic control in patients with T2DM at 12 months, in addition to standard care, in Ningbo, China.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, adults with T2DM who regi

SUBMITTER: Ma X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature