A Review of Technology-Assisted Interventions for Diabetes Prevention
Abstract
Purpose of review The high prevalence of prediabetes and success of the diabetes prevention program (DPP) has led to increasing efforts to provide readily accessible, cost-effective DPP interventions to the general public. Technology-assisted DPP interventions are of particular interest since they may be easier to widely distribute and sustain as compared to traditional in-person DPP. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of currently available technology-assisted DPP interventions. Recent findings This review focuses on studies that have examined the use of mobile phone text messaging, smartphone/web-based apps, and telehealth programs to help prevent or delay the onset of incident type 2 diabetes. While there is variability in the results of studies focused on technology-assisted DPP and weight loss interventions, there is evidence to suggest that these programs have been associated with clinically meaningful weight loss and can be cost-effective. Patients who are at risk for diabetes can be offered technology-assisted DPP and weight loss interventions to lower their risk of incident diabetes. Further research should determine what specific combination of intervention features would be most successful.
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The literature on d-DPPs is plagued by a dearth of evidence testing d-DPPs in specific subpopulations, such as older adults.
“It has been noted that this literature is plagued by (1) patchwork combinations of remote technologies; (2) a dearth of evidence testing d-DPPs in specific subpopulations, such as older adults; and (3) the inconsistent effects of d-DPPs on HbA1c.”
From Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program: An RCT (2022) · cites this paper as [9]
The literature on d-DPPs is plagued by patchwork combinations of remote technologies.
“It has been noted that this literature is plagued by (1) patchwork combinations of remote technologies; (2) a dearth of evidence testing d-DPPs in specific subpopulations, such as older adults; and (3) the inconsistent effects of d-DPPs on HbA1c.”
From Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program: An RCT (2022) · cites this paper as [9]
Other studies testing d-DPPs have reported reductions of HbA1c ranging from −0.1% to −0.4%.
“Other studies testing d-DPPs have reported reductions of HbA1c ranging from −0.1%21”
From Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program: An RCT (2022) · cites this paper as [9]
Meta-analyses of both in-person and technology-based DPPs reported a mean effect on weight loss of about 4%.
“Meta-analyses of both in-person and technology-based DPPs reported a mean effect on weight loss of about 4%9”
From Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program: An RCT (2022) · cites this paper as [9]
The literature on d-DPPs is plagued by inconsistent effects of d-DPPs on HbA1c.
“It has been noted that this literature is plagued by (1) patchwork combinations of remote technologies; (2) a dearth of evidence testing d-DPPs in specific subpopulations, such as older adults; and (3) the inconsistent effects of d-DPPs on HbA1c.”
From Effects of a Digital Diabetes Prevention Program: An RCT (2022) · cites this paper as [9]
The findings compare favorably with past research.
“This findings compare favorably with past research.”
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- Authors
- Grock, S., Ku, J.-H., Kim, J., & Moin, T.
- Affiliations
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (US)
- Corresponding author
- Grock, Shira
- Venue
- Current Diabetes Reports
- Published
- 2017-09-23
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 107-107
- ISSN
- 1534-4827 (ISSN-L)
- 1539-0829
- OpenAlex
- W2757146144
- Cited by
- 91
- References
- 54
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 19 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 1
- FWCI
- 1.30
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Current Diabetes Reports (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
- Keywords
- diabetes prevention, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, technology-based interventions, text messaging, mobile application, web application, telemedicine, weight loss, cost-effectiveness
- MeSH terms
- Smartphone, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Technology, Telemedicine, Internet, Cell Phone
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