7 Best Practices for Developing Successful Diabetes Mobile Apps

1. Personalization- Allow the user to choose how data is displayed, how and what information is transmitted to third parties
2. Feedback- In order to sustain behavioral change, successful diabetes apps should include a social dimension and create a supportive network
3. Feature Coverage- Simplify the self-management of diabetes apps by including all the tools and features that are needed for successfully keeping diabetes under control
4. mHealth apps in general, should be designed in a way that allows users to input and access their data through multiple devices from various sources
5. Motivational System- Engage users, provide incentives for constant use and ultimately leads to behavior change
6. Ease of Data Input- Usage should be effortless. Diabetes apps should fit seamlessly into users’ lives and routines
7. Design & User Experience- The aesthetic dimension plays a very important part in keeping users engaged and motivated and, at the same time

Source: HIT Consultant
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