Validation of an App in the Elderly Population With Diabetes Mellitus.

Validation of an App in the Elderly Population With Diabetes Mellitus.

A randomized clinical trial comparing the intervention group, which will use a mobile app, with the control group (without a mobile app).

A randomized clinical trial comparing the intervention group, which will use a mobile app, with the control group (without a mobile app).

The SocialDiabetes app is provided to the intervention group for 4 months. This app has multiple features that allow subjects to monitor their blood glucose and medication, follow an exercise program, and manage their diet.

The objective of the study is to evaluate:

• The effectiveness of a mobile app on blood glucose control, glycosylated hemoglobin, and the number of hypoglycemic episodes.
• Functional status (according to FTS-5 and SPPB).
• Quality of life (according to EuroQol-5D and ADDQoL).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult ≥ 70 years
• Diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM)
• Have a mobile phone compatible with the app

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment that prevents proper use of the app (MOCA scale score of 16 or less).
• Visual impairments that prevent proper use of the app, using the standardized Snellen chart (score less than 40/20) at a distance of 20 feet.