Abstract Summary/Description
The CDC reports that 6 in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic condition and 4 in 10 have two or more chronic conditions. Consumer Health Informatics (CHI) are technologies that interact directly with health consumers to provide them with information or services for the promotion of health. Since all chronic conditions require some level of patient engagement for successful management, CHIs provide an opportunity to improve outcomes. Type 2 (T2) diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions impacting an estimated 35M Americans in the US. With the increased number of children and teenagers developing T2 diabetes, the potential is high for increasing patient engagement using technological applications. This presentation examines the effects of Consumer Health Informatics on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
