Effects of Consumer-Facing Technologies on Patient Engagement, Behavior Change, and Type 2 Diabetes–Related Health Outcomes

Abstract

In Brief The decisions most affecting the health and well-being of patients with diabetes are made by the patients themselves. Thus, technologies that target patient empowerment and behavior change are making a large impact on diabetes-related health outcomes. This article highlights a variety of technologies that encourage insulin dosing changes, provide motivation for checking blood glucose, organize blood glucose meter data, and motivate patients to lose weight. It includes discussion of several theories of patient engagement and health behavior change involving consumer-facing patient-centered technologies.