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Cahn A et al. J Diabetes 2018; 10: 10–17

Diabetes care is largely dependent on patient self-management and empowerment. In addition, patients and providers are generating vast amounts of data from many sources, including electronic medical records, sensors, glucometers and other wearables. This article reviewed the use of digital technology in diabetes management. Multiple digital tools have been developed to assist patients to choose wisely and to enhance their compliance by incorporating incentives from social media and gaming techniques. Healthcare teams and health administrators benefit from digital developments that sift through the enormous amounts of patient-generated data. Data are acquired, analysed, and presented in a self-explanatory manner, highlighting important trends that require attention. The use of decision support systems may offer data-driven actions that, for the most, require final approval by the patient or physician before execution and, once implemented, may improve patient outcomes. Digital diabetes care demonstrated only modest HbA1c reduction in multiple studies and borderline cost-effectiveness, although patient satisfaction appeared to be increased.