Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes using a general diabetes self-management mHealth app (Diabetes Plus), use of the Diabetes Plus app including dietary self-monitoring and basic nutritional feedback
resulted in consumption of less than the recommended 20 g/day of dietary fiber on average over one year compared to general dietary recommendations for fiber intake, though it was associated with no reported serious adverse effects; underscoring the need for alternative mHealth strategies to improve dietary fiber intake.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus engaging in self-management using the DiabetesPlus mHealth application. |
| Intervention | Utilization of the DiabetesPlus app providing dietary self-monitoring and basic nutritional feedback over a period of one year. |
| Comparison | Recommended dietary fiber intake guidelines (≥20 g/day) for patients with type 2 diabetes without enhanced mHealth intervention. |
| Outcome | Users of the DiabetesPlus app consumed less than 20 g/day dietary fiber on average over one year, indicating insufficient fiber intake despite basic dietary feedback. No significant adverse events reported. Findings suggest the necessity for development of improved or alternative mHealth strategies to effectively enhance dietary fiber consumption in this population. |
Source: Wei Thing Sze, et al. “Dietary Fiber Estimate of DialBetesPlus App Users: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Read article here.
