The Use of Mobile Applications among Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Results from the Second MILES - Australia (MILES-2) Study

Abstract

Background: While the number of diabetes-specific mobile applications (apps) continues to grow, there is a lack of knowledge about their actual use. Methods: The second MILES (Management and Impact for Long-term Empowerment and Success) - Australia study was a national sectional survey of the psychological, behavioral, and social aspects of diabetes for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Associations between diabetes-specific app usage and demographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables were examined. Results: Of the 1589 respondents responding to the diabetes-specific app questions, 795 had T1D (mean ± standard deviation age 43 ± 14 years; 61% women; diabetes dur..