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Quality, functionality, and features of a newly developed smartphone app for diabetes: A comparative analysis using
Tarani Prakash Shrivastava1, Swati Wagdhare2, Banshi Saboo3
1Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi, India.
Objectives:
Diabetes management requires continuous monitoring of glucose, medication, diet, and activity. With over 537 million cases globally, digital health solutions support self-care. This study assesses the Madhumeh Setu app, comparing its functionality, quality, and user experience with top diabetes apps using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS).
Study Design:
A four-phase evaluation was conducted: systematic app search from Google Play Store; assessment of essential app features based on AADE-7 guidelines; qualitative ratings by healthcare professionals using MARS, and user comparison of Madhumeh Setu with MySugr and BeatO through MARS.
Results:
Out of 2116 screened apps, 11 met the inclusion criteria. MySugr received the highest MARS rating (4.40 ± 0.14), followed by BeatO (4.12 ± 0.04) and Madhumeh Setu (4.05 ± 0.05). While MySugr scored highest overall, Madhumeh Setu performed similarly to BeatO in functionality and engagement. A one-way ANOVA showed that Madhumeh Setu differed significantly from MySugr (p < 0.00001) but was like BeatO, indicating it matches existing diabetes management solutions.
Conclusions:
This study underscores the potential of digital health solutions in diabetes care. As mobile health advances, culturally specific apps such as Madhumeh Setu will become vital for diabetes management. Future studies should use long-term trials to evaluate their effects on blood sugar, medication use, and well-being, with ongoing improvements based on user input to aid wider adoption, especially in low-and-middle-income countries.
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