Impact of gamification on glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Toshiki KaiharaValent Intan-GoeyScherrenberg Martijn Maarten Falter Ines Frederix Yoshihiro Johnny Akashi Paul Dendale

Published in: European heart journal open (2021)

Gamification has a positive effect on glycaemic control expressed by HbA1c changes in patients with T2DM. However, only three studies were included in this review. More research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of gamification in T2DM.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
systematic review
randomized controlled trial
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
case control
weight loss