The Impact of a Digital Peer-Supported App on Daily Steps and Lifestyle Changes Among Individuals With Prediabetes and Early-Stage Type 2 Diabetes: Prospective, Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is a simple, low-risk intervention that could be integrated into daily life to improve glycemic control in individuals with prediabetes and early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, maintaining physical activity remains challenging, even when its benefits are well understood. Although digital peer support has the potential to promote and maintain physical activity, its effectiveness has not yet been sufficiently established.

Objective

This study examined the impact of a digital peer-supported app on daily step goal achievement and average daily step counts among individuals with prediabetes and early-stage T2DM.

Methods

This 3-month, prospective, nonrandomized controlled trial recruited participants aged 40-79 years with predia

SUBMITTER: Yoshihara S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750071 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature