Gamification for Diabetes Type 1 Management: A Review of the Features of Free Apps in Google Play and App Stores.

Demah AlsalmanZahra M Bu AliZainab F AlnosaierNorah A AlotaibiTurki M Alanzi

Published in: Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare (2020)

This study highlighted the most important features of the free mobile health applications "apps" for diabetes type 1 available in Google Play and App stores that can contribute to enhance the self-management of the diabetes condition by patients in Saudi Arabia. The identified applications have important characteristics that can be used in the future for the care and self-control of type 1 diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
end stage renal disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
prognostic factors
pain management
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
affordable care act