ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
Evaluating Glycemic Control in Patients of South Asian Origin With Type 2 Diabetes Using a Digital Therapeutic Platform: Analysis of Real-World Data.
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- Effect of Multimodal App-Based Interventions on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Application of Chatbots to Help Patients Self-Manage Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- User Engagement With mHealth Interventions to Promote Treatment Adherence and Self-Management in People With Chronic Health Conditions: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
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- South Asia's diabetes crisis needs families: how can we advance from informal care to integrated engagement?The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundDigital therapeutics are evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs for the treatment, prevention, or management of a medical disorder or disease. Many studies in the western population have shown the effectiveness of mobile app-based digital therapeutics for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, few studies have assessed similar outcomes in the South Asian population.
objectiveThis study aims to investigate the real-world effectiveness of the Wellthy CARE digital therapeutic for improving glycemic control among the South Asian population of Indian origin.
methodsWe analyzed deidentified data from 102 patients with T2D from India enrolled in a 16-week structured self-management program delivered using the Wellthy CARE mobile app. Patients recorded their meals, weight, physical activity, and blood sugar in the app, and they received lessons on self-care behaviors (healthy eating, being active, monitoring, medication adherence, problem solving, healthy coping, and reducing risks); feedback provided by an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot; and periodic interactions with certified diabetes educators via voice calls and chats. The primary outcome of the program was a change in glycated hemoglobin A
resultsAt the end of 16 weeks, the average change in HbA
conclusionsThe use of the Wellthy CARE digital therapeutic for patients with T2D showed a significant reduction in the levels of HbA
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