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flag Mobile health apps help older adults with diabetes lower HbA1c by 0.4 points, especially when linked to healthcare providers.

flag 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. flag The research, based on seven trials with 490 participants, shows apps connecting users to healthcare providers are especially effective. flag While apps may improve medication adherence and confidence in self-management, long-term engagement remains a challenge. flag Many apps studied were not designed for older adults, suggesting future tools co-developed with this group could offer greater benefits. flag The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research and supported by the NIH’s National Institute on Aging.

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