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September 5, 2025JMIR mhealth and uhealthOpen Access

Mobile App–Assisted Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: 12-Month Retrospective Cohort Study

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XMXujia MaKCKaushik ChattopadhyayMXMiao Xu

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study evaluates the impact of mobile app-assisted self-monitoring on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients, suggesting limited effectiveness.

Key Points

  • Mobile app-assisted SMBG did not significantly improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes at 12 months.
  • The study included 160 patients, with no statistically significant differences in blood glucose and hemoglobin levels between groups.
  • Inadequate engagement with the mobile app may contribute to the lack of observed benefits in glycemic control.
  • Further research is needed to explore process-related issues affecting the effectiveness of mobile app interventions.

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Ma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a74b210217d64780d30https://doi.org/10.2196/65919
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