Abstract
(1) Background: Mobile technologies may be utilised for dietary intake assessment for people with diabetes. The published literature was systematically reviewed to determine the effect of using mobile electronic devices to record food or nutrient intake on diabetes control and nutrition outcomes; (2) Methods: The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO: registration number CRD42016050079, and followed PRISMA guidelines. Original research of mobile electronic devices where food or nutrient intake was recorded in people with diabetes with any treatment regimen, and where this intervention was compared with usual care or alternative treatment models, was considered. Quality was assessed using the Quality Criteria Checklist for Primary Research; (3) Results: Nine papers formed the final library with a range of interventions and control practices investigated. The food/nutrient intake recording component of the intervention and patient engagement with the technology was not well described. When assessed for quality, three studies rated positive, five were neutral and one negative. There was significantly greater improvement in HbA1c in the intervention group compared to the control group in four of the nine studies; (4) Conclusion: Based on the available evidence there are no clear recommendations for using technology to record dietary data in this population.
Highlights
The use of mobile technology in everyday life continues to increase exponentially
Rates of diabetes in China (11.6%) [3] have overtaken those reported in the United States (9.3%) [4] with diabetes considered to be one of the most challenging health problems of the 21st century [5]
We aimed to systematically review the published literature to determine the effect of using mobile electronic devices to record food or nutrient intake on diabetes control and nutrition outcomes
Summary
By 2019, the number of smartphone users worldwide is expected to grow to 2.7 billion, while there will be. 1.4 billion tablet users [1,2]. Rates of diabetes in China (11.6%) [3] have overtaken those reported in the United States (9.3%) [4] with diabetes considered to be one of the most challenging health problems of the 21st century [5]. There are vast opportunities for interventions for diabetes that utilise or are delivered through mobile phones or tablets (i.e., mobile applications) or other portable devices. Recommendations for optimal management of diabetes have been outlined by the American. There should be organised and coordinated approaches with collaboration between the health care team and the patient who has an active role in their self-management
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