None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study seeks to investigate whether user engagement is associated with self-management in type 2 diabetes, using a pilot randomised design. We will measure adherence to self-care tasks, user engagement and illness perceptions using questionnaires. Patients with type 2 diabetes will be randomised to trial one of two commercially available diabetes apps for two weeks. In addition, 2-3 participants from each app group will be asked to attend a focus group to assess the usability and acceptability of the apps.
Interventions
The participants who are randomised to the intervention group will be asked to use the "Glucose Buddy" app for two weeks. This app has been ranked as the number 1 diabetes management app for over nine years. It allows users to easily log their blood glucose levels, meals, medication and cardio activity. Users are also able to track trends in their blood sugar levels, as well as changes in insulin, blood pressure and body weight. Additionally, this app allows users to generate reports of their da
The participants who are randomised to the intervention group will be asked to use the "Glucose Buddy" app for two weeks. This app has been ranked as the number 1 diabetes management app for over nine years. It allows users to easily log their blood glucose levels, meals, medication and cardio activity. Users are also able to track trends in their blood sugar levels, as well as changes in insulin, blood pressure and body weight. Additionally, this app allows users to generate reports of their data, which they can email or print out and take to their healthcare providers. Participants allocated to this app group can use any of the aforementioned functions, as much as they want to over the 2-week period.
Sponsors
The University of Auckland
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria are: (1) a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes; (2) 18 years of age or older; (3) ability to speak, read and understand English and provide informed consent; (4) own an iOS or android smartphone that is capable of downloading apps.
Exclusion criteria
Nil
Outcome results
None listed