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Smartphone App Use for Diabetes Management: Evaluating Patient Perspectives
Kirstie Lithgow1, Alun Edwards1, Doreen Rabi1,2
1Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
JMIR Diabetes
|October 7, 2018
Summary
Patients with type 1 diabetes desire improved smartphone apps for managing their condition. Key features like glucose tracking are used, but integration with devices is missing, indicating a need for better mobile health technology.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Diabetes Management
- Mobile Health Technology
Background:
- Growing interest in mobile health for diabetes management.
- Numerous smartphone apps exist, but usability and desirability are understudied.
- Patient acceptance is crucial for effective utilization of diabetes apps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient experiences with smartphone apps for type 1 diabetes management.
- To identify desired features and unmet needs in current diabetes management apps.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 12 adults with type 1 diabetes who have used diabetes management apps.
- Participants listed preferred apps, used functions, and suggested missing features.
- Inquiry into past and future willingness to pay for diabetes apps.
Main Results:
- MyFitnessPal and iBGStar were top-rated apps; blood glucose, carb counting, and activity tracking were most used functions.
- No single app met all participant needs; synchronization with glucometers/insulin pumps was a highly desired missing feature.
- Most participants were willing to pay for improved diabetes apps.
Conclusions:
- Despite current app limitations, patients are keen on using mobile health tools for diabetes management.
- Enhancing existing technology to meet patient needs can increase app adoption and utility.
- Future development should focus on device integration and comprehensive features.
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