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Review
. 2024 Apr;24(4):61-73.
doi: 10.1007/s11892-024-01534-6. Epub 2024 Jan 31.

Exploring Technology's Influence on Health Behaviours and Well-being in Type 1 Diabetes: a Review

Reid D McClure  1   2 , Meryem K Talbo  3 , Anne Bonhoure  4   5 , Joséphine Molveau  4   5   6 , Courtney A South  3 , Maha Lebbar  4   5 , Zekai Wu  7   8
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Exploring Technology's Influence on Health Behaviours and Well-being in Type 1 Diabetes: a Review

Reid D McClure et al. Curr Diab Rep. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Maintaining positive health behaviours promotes better health outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, implementing these behaviours may also lead to additional management burdens and challenges. Diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring systems, automated insulin delivery systems, and digital platforms, are being rapidly developed and widely used to reduce these burdens. Our aim was to review recent evidence to explore the influence of these technologies on health behaviours and well-being among adults with T1D and discuss future directions.

Recent findings: Current evidence, albeit limited, suggests that technologies applied in diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S), nutrition, physical activity (PA), and psychosocial care areas improved glucose outcomes. They may also increase flexibility in insulin adjustment and eating behaviours, reduce carb counting burden, increase confidence in PA, and reduce mental burden. Technologies have the potential to promote health behaviours changes and well-being for people with T1D. More confirmative studies on their effectiveness and safety are needed to ensure optimal integration in standard care practices.

Keywords: Automated insulin delivery; Continuous glucose monitoring; Diabetes technology; Health behaviour; Type 1 diabetes; Well-being.

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