DAILY MONITORING AND TAILORED COACHING TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DIET AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide with major impact on the health and well-being of individuals. Obesity, an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle are important risk factors for the development of T2D, impairment of glycemic regulation, and the development of diabetes-related complications. Lifestyle modification therefore is a successful strategy to manage or even reverse T2D. A considerable proportion of people with T2D who improved their lifestyle obtain better glycemic control and a reduced need for medication. Due to the complexity of the behavioral change process, there is a demand for intensive and personal lifestyle guidance.
The DIAMETER project is a collaboration between the University of Twente and Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (ZGT). The DIAMETER is a mobile app that aims to improve lifestyle habits and glycemic control in people with T2D with the result that they experience better well-being and develop fewer diabetes-related complications in the long term. The app offers monitoring of physical activity (i.e., through an activity tracker and self-reported activities), nutrition (i.e., through a digital food diary built into the app), and glucose levels (i.e., through a continuous glucose monitoring sensor). Furthermore, people with T2D receive tailored coaching advice to improve their lifestyle by means of goal-setting, motivational messages, feedback, and supportive exercises. The DIAMETER is used as a supplement to regular care in order to provide healthcare professionals with objective insight into their patients' lifestyle and glycemic regulation to offer more personalized treatment.
The DIAMETER project has received funding from the Dutch Diabetes Foundation (Diabetes Fonds) and Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
More information regarding the DIAMETER project can be found on https://diameterapp.nl/.
