
For example, a review published online in March 2018 in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism combined the results of 16 trials of type 2 diabetes apps and found that, on average, those who used one saw a 0.57 percent drop in hemoglobin A1C, the average of blood sugar levels over the span of three months.įurthermore, a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials published in March 2020 in Obesity revealed that apps really can help people with type 2 diabetes lower their body weight and waist circumference. Research shows that using a diabetes app can improve your health. Here's some good news: Turning to tech can help you succeed in hitting your A1C goal, counting carbs, and losing weight.
