Rapid Evidence Review of Mobile Applications for Self-management of Diabetes

DiscussionLimited evidence suggests that use of some commercially available apps, when combined with additional support from a healthcare  provider or study staff, may improve some short-term diabetes-related outcomes. The impact of these apps on longer-term outcomes is unclear. More rigorous and longer-term studies of apps are needed.RegistrationThis review was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The protocol is available at:http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/diabetes-mobile-devices/research-protocol.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research