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Smartphone Games to Help Diabetic Older Adults Manage Health
The novel smartphone technology includes interactive games and easy-to-use logging features, especially for elderly Chinese diabetics.
It enables diabetics to track their blood glucose, weight, diet, exercise, mood and blood pressure - valuable information that will assist their doctors in providing the best care possible.
Initial study results of the interactive diabetes self-management system, called the Chinese Aged Diabetic Assistant (CADA) have been promising.
"We know that patients with chronic illnesses who are actively involved in their health care have better outcomes, yet this can be a challenging task," said Dr Maggie Jiao Ma, assistant professor at SLU's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology.
"Mobile technologies can empower elderly people to better understand diabetes, track their health indicators more closely and follow a healthier lifestyle," she added.
The games vary in purpose. For example, researchers created a "food pyramid" type game, which encourages gamers to eat a balanced diet, limit high-sugar foods and watch their daily intake of fat and salt.
Applications including a trivia game and a tile matching game, in which gamers connect the necessary components for a healthy lifestyle, were popular educational choices among the test group.
While games engage and motivate the patients, smartphones makes the technology convenient.
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