Effectiveness of Wearable Activity Monitors on Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors' conclusion
Wearable activity monitor-based interventions could facilitate the improvement of the HbA1c level, BMI, and waist circumference and increase in physical activity in individuals with T2DM. Wearable technology appeared to be an effective tool for the self-management of T2DM; however, there is insufficient evidence about its long-term effect.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with T2D; studies published January 2000 to October 2022 (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase)25 studies
- Comparison
- Wearable activity monitor-based interventions vs control
- Outcome
- HbA1c
Methodological detailsTwo independent reviewers searched 4 databases
- Two independent reviewers searched 4 databases
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level significantly improved, SMD
−0.14
95% CI −0.27 to −0.02; P = .02; I2 = 48%
Further pooled results
Body mass index (BMI)
- BMI significantly improved, SMD
- −0.16 (95% CI −0.26 to −0.05; P = .002; I2 = 0)
Waist circumference
- Waist circumference significantly improved, SMD
- −0.21 (95% CI −0.34 to −0.09; P < .001; I2 = 0)
Physical activity (steps/day)
- Steps/day significantly improved, SMD
- 0.55 (95% CI 0.36-0.94; P < .001; I2 = 77%)
Original publication
Effectiveness of Wearable Activity Monitors on Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Endocr Pract. Published 17 February 2023. doi:10.
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