Mobile Technology for Diabetes Patients
According to a new study, mobile technology can help diabetes patients manage their disease. The interactive computer software app helps patients manage Type 2 diabetes via their cell phones. The study showed that those who were using the app over the course of one year saw reduced average blood hemoglobin levels, and this conclusion supports further mobile health app usage to manage other chronic diseases.
The significant decrease in blood hemoglobin levels can prevent many complications of the disease, including stroke, blindness, kidney failure and heart disease. Mobile technology has a lot of potential to help physicians communicate with their patients and manage a wide range of health conditions. If self-management of disease using mobile technology can cut healthcare costs while achieving improved results, then it is a win-win proposition.