Evaluation and Evolution of Diabetes Mobile Applications: Key Factors for Health Care Professionals Seeking to Guide Patients

R. A. Ristau, J. Yang, J. R. White
2013 Diabetes Spectrum  
F r o m r e s e a r c h t o P r a c t i c e / D i a b e t e s t e l e h e a lt h i n t h e 2 1 s t c e n t u r y: l o g i n t o t h e F u t u r e o F m e D i c i n e Diabetes management has evolved with the presence of smartphones, offering a plethora of applications, or "apps," to assist technologically savvy users. This rapidly growing field of mobile apps has hosted a multifarious selection ranging from novice startup software to programs designed for professional use. This article reviews
more » ... me crucial factors for consideration when seeking to optimize diabetes management via smartphone.
doi:10.2337/diaspect.26.4.211 fatcat:2yk7kwbk2reihjsn7p2glhg7ou