ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Exploring the Use of Fitbit Consumer Activity Trackers to Support Active Lifestyles in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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- Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Adherence in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review Using the COM-B Model and Theoretical Domains Framework.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Metformin-Enhanced Digital Therapeutics for the Affordable Primary Prevention of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases: Advancing Low-Cost Solutions for Lifestyle-Related Chronic Disorders.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Clinician Guidance on the Benefits of Healthy Nutrition and Increased Physical Activity for People With Type 2 Diabetes Following Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Initiation.Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025Article
- Sex-Specific Variations in Glycated Hemoglobin Responses to Structured Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes: Healthcare Implications of Walking and Strength Training on Glycemic Control.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Physical Activity Interventions in People with Diabetes: A Systematic Review of The Qualitative Evidence.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Beyond the EHR: How Digital Health Tools Foster Participatory Health and Self-Care for Patients with Diabetes.American journal of medicine open · 2023Article
- Opening the Precision Diabetes Care through Digital Healthcare.Diabetes & metabolism journal · 2023Article
- Implementing an Activity Tracker to Increase Motivation for Physical Activity in Patients With Diabetes in Primary Care: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- A narrative review of exercise participation among adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes: barriers and solutions.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundPeople with type 2 diabetes are less active than those without the condition. Physical activity promotion within diabetes health care is limited. This project explored the use of Fitbit activity trackers (Fitbit, San Francisco, CA, USA) to support active lifestyles in adults with type 2 diabetes through a mixed-methods study.
methodsTwo stages were conducted. In stage 1, adults with type 2 diabetes used a Fitbit Charge 4 (Fitbit, San Francisco, CA, USA) for 4 weeks. Fitbit and self-reported physical activity data was examined through quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis was conducted to explore the experiences of participants. In stage 2, health professionals were interviewed to examine their views on using Fitbit activity trackers within type 2 diabetes care.
resultsAdults with type 2 diabetes were recruited for stage 1 and adult health care and fitness professionals were recruited for stage 2. Stage 1 participants' self-reported increases in physical activity (mean weekly minutes of walking increased from 358.75 to 507.50 min,
conclusionsThis study found that there is future scope for using Fitbit activity trackers to support active lifestyles in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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