Tag: Prediabetes
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Diabetes 2050: 5 Hidden Prediabetes Warning Signs
The looming diabetes crisis by 2050 Projections from the WHO and the Lancet commission on Diabetes forecast a startling rise: by 2050, more than 1.3 billion adults could be living with diabetes, roughly one in eight people worldwide. This surge stems from sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and rising obesity rates. Crucially, many individuals may remain…
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Five Early Warning Signs of Prediabetes You Shouldn’t Ignore
Predictions for 2050: A Global Diabetes Emergency Leading health organizations project a sharp rise in diabetes worldwide. By 2050, over 1.3 billion people are expected to live with diabetes, roughly one in eight adults. This surge, driven by sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and rising obesity, underscores a global health crisis. Many of those affected will…
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PREDIABETEXT: A Digital Intervention Trial to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care
Overview: A Digital Approach to Prediabetes Prevention Prediabetes affects millions worldwide and poses a clear risk for progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In Mallorca, Spain, researchers tested a multifaceted digital intervention called PREDIABETEXT in a real-world primary care setting. The trial explored whether a low-to-moderate intensity program, delivered mainly through SMS messages and…
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A Multifaceted Digital Intervention for Prediabetes Prevention in Primary Care: Insights from the PREDIABETEXT Trial
Introduction: A Global Challenge in Prediabetes Prediabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with rising prevalence driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and aging populations. While lifestyle modification programs have shown strong efficacy at reducing diabetes risk, real-world uptake remains a hurdle. PREDIABETEXT (Prediabetes Text Message Digital Intervention for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) represents…
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Applying Behavioral Science to Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Introduction Prediabetes is a metabolic state where blood glucose levels are elevated above normal but do not meet the diagnostic thresholds for type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and other clinical guidelines emphasize early lifestyle intervention to prevent progression to diabetes and to reduce cardiometabolic risk. In recent years, digital therapeutics (DTx) have emerged…
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Application of Behavioral Science in Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Background: Prediabetes, Digital Therapeutics, and the Behavioral Lens Prediabetes is a transitional metabolic state characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that fall short of diabetes criteria. Without targeted intervention, many individuals with prediabetes progress to type 2 diabetes and related complications. Digital therapeutics (DTx) offer software-based interventions—often powered by mobile apps, wearables, and telehealth—that support…
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Behavioral Science in Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Background: Prediabetes and the Promise of Digital Therapeutics Prediabetes is a metabolic state where blood glucose levels are elevated above normal but do not meet diabetes criteria. Lifestyle modification and weight management are key to reducing progression risk. Digital therapeutics (DTx)—software-driven interventions delivered via mobile apps, web platforms, or connected devices—offer scalable, personalized support to…