Effects of Short-term Mobile Application Use on Weight Reduction for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has led to a significant health burden. Technological advancements have highlighted the benefits of digital therapeutics for chronic diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of a mobile application on weight reduction in patients with T2DM.

Methods

A total of 48 patients with T2DM was included in this single-center, randomized, controlled trial. In addition to conventional treatment, participants in the intervention group used a mobile application-based self-management system for diet, exercise, and medication adherence. The primary outcome of this study was weight change after 3 months of intervention, and secondary outcomes were metabolic parameters.

Results

After 12 weeks, n

SUBMITTER: Lee SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8735826 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature