Table 1.
Features list of diabetes mobile apps and their definition based on literatures database search
| Record | Features | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Glucose Tracking | Comparison of BG test results entered in different sessions |
| 2 | Insulin and Medication Tracking | Comparison of insulin test results entered in different sessions |
| 3 | Physical Activity Tracking | Comparison of physical activity results entered in different sessions |
| 4 | Weight Tracking | Comparison of weight checking results entered in different sessions |
| 5 | Blood pressure Tracking | Comparison of blood pressure test results entered in different sessions |
| 6 | Diet Tracking | Comparison of calorie, fat or other nutritional information of consumed meal via barcode or selected from the list |
| 7 | Food database | The extent to which the user can choose consumed food in a list |
| 8 | Mealtime tagging | To tag, the time/s patients have had meal/s over a specific time |
| 9 | Education | To provide a specific tip for patients to better manage a condition |
| 10 | Messaging | To communicate healthcare to get a new update of app or events in the health center |
| 11 | Data export | To change entered data into other formats such as CSV or email |
| 12 | Synchronization to website | To keep the mobile app in coherence with the website in order to maintain data integrity between these two sources |
| 13 | Synchronization with PHR | To keep the mobile app in coherence with PHR in order to maintain data integrity between these two sources |
| 14 | Synchronization with social network | To keep the mobile app in coherence with the social network in order to maintain data integrity between these two sources |
| 15 | Color Coding | Categories are coded by different colors based on BG values including low, middle and high level |
| 16 | Alerts | To alert the user about the condition |
| 17 | Reminder | To remind patient about activities user must do for self-care |
| 18 | Prediction | To predict condition based on data entered into the system |
| 19 | Estimation | To estimate the value of the BG level based on user condition using entered related data |
| 20 | Detection | To detect specific condition based on the value of BG entered in the system |
| 21 | Trend Chart View | To show a graphical display of BG or others health-related measured values over time |
| 22 | Logbook View | To review important events related to BG management in an electronic page |
| 23 | Numerical Indicators | To calculate the measures of patient BG, BP and so on by Average, Standard Deviation |
| 24 | Customizable Theme | To change the display or layout of the app |
| 25 | Data Entry Automation | To upload the level of blood glucose into the app automatically due to the compatibility of the app and blood glucose meter reader or insulin pump |
| 26 | Preset Notes | To use a structured note by the user in order to remember something or a number |
| 27 | Custom Notes | To use unstructured note by the user in order to remember something or a number |
| 28 | Target range setting | To allow the user to establish what they want to achieve in terms of BG level or other important measurements |
| 29 | Security | The ability to put pin code or password for whole or database part of the app |
| 30 | Communication | The possibility of connecting patient to other patients, friends or family member via email, write a review or exchange their experiences |
| 31 | Problem Solving | The ability to figure out how to problem solve in general and for specific issues you may be facing. |
| 32 | Reducing Risks | The ability to find the best way to help reduce patients risks and avoid other health problems |
| 33 | Healthy Coping | The ability to find healthy ways to cope that work with patients’ lifestyle |