移动保健应用软件帮助糖尿病低HbA1c的老年人减少0.4个百分点,特别是如果与保健提供者有关的话。 Mobile health apps help older adults with diabetes lower HbA1c by 0.4 points, especially when linked to healthcare providers.

一项新的研究发现,移动保健应用软件帮助糖尿病的老年人将HbA1c水平平均降低0.4个百分点,从而有可能使他们从预发性糖尿病到正常范围。 A new study finds mobile health apps help older adults with diabetes lower their HbA1c levels by an average of 0.4 points, potentially moving them from prediabetes to normal ranges. 这项研究以7次试验为基础,有490人参加,显示将用户与保健提供者连接起来的各种应用程序特别有效。 The research, based on seven trials with 490 participants, shows apps connecting users to healthcare providers are especially effective. 虽然应用软件可以改善药品的遵守和对自我管理的信心,但长期参与仍然是一个挑战。 While apps may improve medication adherence and confidence in self-management, long-term engagement remains a challenge. 所研究的许多应用软件并不是为老年人设计的,因此建议今后与这一群体共同开发的工具可以带来更大的好处。 Many apps studied were not designed for older adults, suggesting future tools co-developed with this group could offer greater benefits. 调查结果在医学互联网研究杂志上发表,并得到NIH国家老龄问题研究所的支持。 The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research and supported by the NIH’s National Institute on Aging.