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Mobile health apps help older adults with diabetes lower HbA1c by 0.4 points, especially when linked to healthcare providers.
A new study finds mobile health apps help older adults with diabetes lower their HbA1c levels by an average of 0.4 points, potentially moving them from prediabetes to normal ranges.
The research, based on seven trials with 490 participants, shows apps connecting users to healthcare providers are especially effective.
While apps may improve medication adherence and confidence in self-management, long-term engagement remains a challenge.
Many apps studied were not designed for older adults, suggesting future tools co-developed with this group could offer greater benefits.
The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research and supported by the NIH’s National Institute on Aging.
Las aplicaciones móviles de salud ayudan a los adultos mayores con diabetes a reducir su HbA1c en 0,4 puntos, especialmente cuando están vinculadas a los proveedores de atención médica.