Smartphones Can Assist the Elderly to Better Diabetes Care

The researchers found that although more than 90% of research participants owned a computer or had daily internet access, just 18% used applications on this technology to help manage their diabetes. While almost half owned smartphones, only 5% used them to manage their disease. “There was a strong association between age and confidence, and confidence about technology use really dropped off in the oldest age groups,” said the researchers. — Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Dec, 2014