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Use of technology in prediabetes and precision prevention
Jie He1, Natural Chu1,2, Heng Wan3
1Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Journal of Diabetes Investigation
|May 3, 2025
Summary
Technology-assisted interventions show promise for diabetes prevention, overcoming low program uptake. Digital tools and wearables like continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can enhance lifestyle coaching and motivation for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes prevention
- Digital health
- Lifestyle interventions
Background:
- Diabetes epidemic poses a global healthcare challenge.
- Low uptake of traditional diabetes prevention programs limits scalability.
- Intensive face-to-face contact strains healthcare resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review technology-assisted lifestyle interventions for diabetes prevention.
- To appraise digital programs using internet platforms and text messaging.
- To discuss the role of wearables, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of the latest evidence.
- Appraisal of digital diabetes prevention programs.
- Discussion of wearable technology integration.
Main Results:
- Digital platforms and text messaging support information delivery, coaching, and peer support.
- Wearables like physical activity trackers and CGM can aid lifestyle interventions.
- CGM shows potential as a motivational tool for lifestyle change.
Conclusions:
- Integrating digital data may enable earlier prediabetes detection and personalized nutrition.
- Further research and clinical trials are needed to assess acceptability and cost-effectiveness.
- Technology integration is crucial for multicomponent diabetes prevention strategies.
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