DiaFit - Exercise Program for Diabetes Management

DiaFit is an exercise program tailored to help manage diabetes through physical activity.
Category
Activity
Where to get
Accessible in fitness centers and as an online program
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Jane Cox

DiaFit FAQ


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What is a diafit app?

Results: DiaFit (version 1.0) is an open-source, inclusive iOS app that incorporates nutrition data, physical activity data, and medication and glucose values, as well as patient-reported outcomes.

How does diafit work?

DiaFit supports the uploading of data from sensory devices via Bluetooth for physical activity (iOS step counts, FitBit, Apple watch) and glucose monitoring (iHealth glucose meter).

Is diafit a smart app for patients with Type 2 diabetes?

DiaFit: The Development of a Smart App for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity JMIR Diabetes. 2016 Jul-Dec;1(2):e5.doi: 10.2196/diabetes.6662. Authors

Is diafit available on GitHub?

DiaFit is publicly available on GitHub to the diabetes community at large, under the GNU General Public License agreement. Conclusions: Given the proliferation of health-related apps available to health consumers, it is essential to ensure that apps are evidence-based and user-oriented, with specific health conditions in mind.

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