Table 2.
Features to support diabetes self-management.
| Features | Apps with manual data entry, n (%) | Apps with auto-transfer from wearable/medical devices, n (%) | |
| Track and monitor health conditions | |||
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Blood glucose level | 54 (81) | 29 (43) |
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Blood pressure level | 34 (51) | 10 (15) |
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Blood cholesterol level | 10 (15) | 2 (3) |
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Physical activity level | 34 (51) | 13 (19) |
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Diet pattern | 26 (39) | 0 (0) |
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Weight | 33 (49) | 7 (11) |
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Medication taking | 24 (36) | 0 (0) |
| Health education on | |||
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Information about diabetes | 39 (58)a | 7 (11)b |
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Blood glucose control | 44 (66)a | 8 (12)b |
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Blood pressure control | 22 (33)a | 2 (3)b |
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Blood cholesterol control | 15 (22)a | 0 (0)b |
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Physical activity | 36 (54)a | 5 (8)b |
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Healthy diet | 44 (66)a | 5 (8)b |
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Weight control | 26 (39)a | 1 (2)b |
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Diabetes-related complications | 35 (52)a | 6 (9)b |
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Medication use and adherence | 30 (45)a | 7 (11)b |
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Stress and emotional control | 17 (25)a | 1 (2)b |
| Set individualized reminders on | |||
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Blood glucose testing | 23 (34) | N/Ac |
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Blood pressure testing | 11 (16) | N/A |
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Physical activity | 10 (15) | N/A |
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Healthy diet | 7 (11) | N/A |
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Weight test | 7 (11) | N/A |
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Medication taking | 21 (31) | N/A |
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Appointment with physicians | 5 (8) | N/A |
| Make an appointment with physicians | |||
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Online consultation | 26 (39) | N/A |
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Face-to-face consultation | 4 (6) | N/A |
| Share recorded data | |||
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With health professionals | 24 (36) | N/A |
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With family members/friends | 18 (27) | N/A |
| Communicate through forums/blogs | 22 (33) | N/A | |
| Evaluate the risk of having complications | 17 (25) | N/A | |
| Purchase medicines/devices | 15 (22) | N/A | |
| Find out pharmacy stores/clinics | 7 (11) | N/A | |
aGeneral information.
bIndividualized information.
cNot applicable.