Evaluation and Evolution of Diabetes Mobile Applications: Key Factors for Health Care Professionals Seeking to Guide Patients
- 1 November 2013
- journal article
- Published by American Diabetes Association in Diabetes Spectrum
- Vol. 26 (4), 211-215
- https://doi.org/10.2337/diaspect.26.4.211
Abstract
In Brief Diabetes management has evolved with the presence of smartphones, offering a plethora of applications, or “apps,” to assist technologically savvy users. This rapidly growing field of mobile apps has hosted a multifarious selection ranging from novice startup software to programs designed for professional use. This article reviews some crucial factors for consideration when seeking to optimize diabetes management via smartphone.Keywords
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