TY  - JOUR
AU  - Eberle, Claudia
AU  - Stichling, Stefanie
AU  - Löhnert, Maxine
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/3/24
TI  - Diabetology 4.0: Scoping Review of Novel Insights and Possibilities Offered by Digitalization
JO  - J Med Internet Res
SP  - e23475
VL  - 23
IS  - 3
KW  - diabetes mellitus
KW  - telemedicine
KW  - mobile apps
KW  - electronic health records
KW  - digital technology
KW  - eHealth
KW  - mobile phone
AB  - Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus and associated morbidity worldwide justifies the need to create new approaches and strategies for diabetes therapy. Therefore, the ongoing digitalization offers novel opportunities in this field. Objective: The aim of this study is to provide an updated overview of available technologies, possibilities, and novel insights into diabetes therapy 4.0. Methods: A scoping review was carried out, and a literature search was performed using electronic databases (MEDLINE [PubMed], Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science). The results were categorized according to the type of technology presented. Results: Different types of technology (eg, glucose monitoring systems, insulin pens, insulin pumps, closed-loop systems, mobile health apps, telemedicine, and electronic medical records) may help to improve diabetes treatment. These improvements primarily affect glycemic control. However, they may also help in increasing the autonomy and quality of life of people who are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Conclusions: Diabetes technologies have developed rapidly over the last few years and offer novel insights into diabetes therapy and a chance to improve and individualize diabetes treatment. Challenges that need to be addressed in the following years relate to data security, interoperability, and the development of standards. 
SN  - 1438-8871
UR  - https://www.jmir.org/2021/3/e23475
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/23475
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33759789
DO  - 10.2196/23475
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/23475
ER  -