Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Keywords
diabetes, type 2 diabetes, type ii diabetes, insulin, mobile applications, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, smartphone application, health application
Brief summary
This is a two-armed mixed methods study of participants (n=30) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who use a blood glucose meter as part of their treatment regimen. Participants will have either two or three visits at HITLAB during the 28-day study period.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility and user experience of a mobile application, called Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko App (C4C), for persons diagnosed with diabetes type 2.Subjects will be asked to use the Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko App for an approximately 20 minute monitored demonstration session, followed by a 28-day period of daily engagement with the application.The Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko App lets users input nutrition, medication, exercise and other daily information to assist in the management of diabetes type 2. It also has the ability to sync with connected devices, such as blood glucose monitors. Additionally, the application offers a library of educational content for users.
Interventions
Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko App is an iOS or Android smartphone application designed to support diabetes management by offering people with diabetes easily accessible, personalized tools for self-monitoring and education. C4C allows people with diabetes to monitor personal health metrics and blood glucose levels, with the aim to achieve participant behavior changes that may contribute to lower hospitalizations, diabetes-related complications and overall healthcare costs.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 2. Live in the New York Metropolitan area 3. Be at least 18 years of age 4. Able to read, write, and speak in English 5. Have an iPhone or Android phone 6. Use a blood glucose meter 7. Regularly take insulin by injection 8. Be willing to follow study requirements for a 28-day period
Exclusion criteria
1. Not be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 2. Not living in the New York Metropolitan area 3. Be less than 18 years of age 4. Be unable to read, write, and speak in English 5. Not have an iPhone or Android phone 6. Not use a blood glucose meter 7. Not regularly take insulin by injection 8. Be unwilling to follow study requirements for a 28-day period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Usage of the Cornerstones4Care Powered by Glooko App as assessed by self-report | 28 days |
| Device usability as assessed by the System Usability Scale (SUS) | 28 days |
Countries
United States