Diabetes Lifestyle Intervention using Technology Empowerment (D’LITE) Study
Care Continuum
Technology
Singapore Allied Health Conference
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Determine the effectiveness of a diet and lifestyle intervention using the nBuddy Diabetes app with in-app dietitian. Smartphone-based lifestyle interventions improve weight and glycemic control, supporting mobile health usage in chronic care.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Continuum, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Digital Apps, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
Determine the effectiveness of a diet and lifestyle intervention using the nBuddy Diabetes app with in-app dietitian coaching for weight and glycemic management in Asian type 2 diabetes patients.
Background
Medical nutrition therapy promotes weight loss, essential for type 2 diabetes management, but traditional methods are labor-intensive and face high attrition. Smartphone apps like nBuddy Diabetes offer a viable alternative.
Methods
A parallel multicenter 2-group RCT with randomized allocation for type 2 diabetes patients using the nBuddy Diabetes app for 6 months in Singapore.
Results
Intervention led to significant weight and glycemic control improvements, with a reduction in diabetes medication costs and intake.
Conclusion
Smartphone-based lifestyle interventions improve weight and glycemic control, supporting mobile health usage in chronic care.
Lessons Learnt
Mobile apps can potentially replace face-to-face interactions, reducing costs and enhancing patient empowerment.
Additional Information
Recipient of SAHC 2021 Best Oral Presentation in Innovation & Digital Strategies.
Keywords
Technology, Care & Process Redesign, Mobile Health, Diabetes Management, Digital Apps, nBuddy Diabetes, D’LITE, Lifestyle Intervention
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital, National University Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | Singapore Allied Health Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Endocrinology, Healthcare Administrators, Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Su Lin |
Project Member(s) | Khoo Chin Meng |
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Dr. Lim Su Lin - su_lin_lim@nuhs.edu.sg