The document discusses mobile technology trends related to diabetes care. It notes that 91% of American adults have cell phones, with 56% having smartphones. Many users access the internet mostly through their phones. It then discusses various diabetes-related mobile apps and websites for tracking health metrics, food, and fitness. The presentation encourages using mobile technologies to help manage diabetes.
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2013.10.19 Diabetes in a Tech World
2. Alisha Miles, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Professor
Mercer University
Medical Library
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3. DISCLOSURES
Mercer University employer
Columbus Regional Healthcare
previous employer
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No other disclosures
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4. Tech Trends
Mobile Use Trends
Fitness Apps
Food Apps
Diabetes Apps & Sites
Tech for fun
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7. 91% of American adults have a cell phone
56% of American adults have a smartphone
As of May 2013, 63% of adult cell owners use their phones to
go online.
34% of cell internet users go online mostly using their phones, and
not using some other device such as a desktop or laptop computer.
Joanna Brenner COMMENTARY: MOBILE
Pew Internet: Mobile. Pew Internet & American Life Project, Sept. 18, 2013.
http://pewinternet.org/Commentary/2012/February/Pew-Internet-Mobile.aspx accessed on
October 15, ,2013.
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8. Joanna Brenner COMMENTARY: MOBILE
Pew Internet: Mobile. Pew Internet & American Life Project, Sept. 18, 2013.
http://pewinternet.org/Commentary/2012/February/Pew-Internet-Mobile.aspx accessed on
October 15, ,2013.
#diabetesuniv
9. Joanna Brenner COMMENTARY: MOBILE
Pew Internet: Mobile. Pew Internet & American Life Project, Sept. 18, 2013.
http://pewinternet.org/Commentary/2012/February/Pew-Internet-Mobile.aspx accessed on
October 15, ,2013.
#diabetesuniv