A Comparative Study of Mobile Apps and ADA Diets in Type 2 Diabetes

This assignment investigates the impact of mobile applications compared to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet on managing Type 2 Diabetes in adults aged 18-65. It examines how these approaches affect blood glucose levels and A1c over a three-month period. The research draws on studies highlighting the link between diet quality and cardiometabolic risks, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle interventions. The assignment reviews the role of mobile applications in diabetes self-management, focusing on their ability to provide reminders and track health metrics. It contrasts this with the ADA diet's emphasis on glycemic load, sugar-sweetened beverages, and fat quality. The assignment references key studies and suggests that while three months may not be sufficient for full recovery, it provides an initial assessment of the benefits of each approach in diabetes management, and considers the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the application of modern diet in Type 2 Diabetes.

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In adults aged 18-65 with type 2 Diabetes, can the utilization of a mobile application
program versus a strict ADA weight-based diet affect the reduction of blood glucose level
or A1c over a three-month period?
According to (Coughlin, 2017) there is a close link between the diet quality and the major
cardiometabolic risks that are among the adults of ages 18-65. He further says that blood glucose
control can greatly be improved through proper diet and exercise therapy which forms an
important treatment of type 2 diabetes. His key points revolved around examining the
effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes as it revealed by
cardiovascular indicators, the body mass index calculator and the body’s weight.
Utilization of a mobile application program positively affects the reduction of blood
glucose levels. According to (Izahar, (2017), reveals that the design of diabetes mobile
applications is primarily focused on reporting and giving reminders. He adds that type 2 diabetes
self-management mobile applications are developed to manage diabetic conditions especially
when clinicians recommend the most suitable based on the patient's condition.
The American Diabetes Association gives a recommendation on the kind of diet patients
suffering from type 2 diabetes should consume. This gives a balance between energy intake and
exercise IQ. A strict ADA diet contributes to the reduction of blood glucose levels because it
advocates for lower glycemic load, avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages and the essence of fat
quantity and quality.
Three months are not adequate for a full recovery from type 2 Diabetes. A period of 6
months is recommended. Clinical research reveals that the modern diet for individuals with type
2 diabetes is linked to an individualized lifestyle change. This article gives an intensive report
concerning patients suffering from type 2 diabetes and possible ways of gradual recovery

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References
Coughlin, S. S. (2017). Healthy lifestyle intervention for adult clinic patients with type 2
diabetes mellitus. Diabetes management (Vols. 7(2), 197). (London, England),.
Izahar, S. L.-W. ((2017).). Content analysis of mobile health applications on diabetes mellitus.
Frontiers in endocrinology, (Vols. 8, 318.).