Design of a Mobile App to Monitor and Control in Real Time Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Peru

Ocares-Cunyarachi L.; Andrade-Arenas L. · International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (2023) · DOI: 10.3991/ijim.v17i10.38207

Resumen

Diabetes is a big problem in the world. Also, in Peru there is a high rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus; this happens due to insulin resistance, which causes damage to the muscles and liver. In addition, fat cells do not generate insulin properly because the body needs to generate more insulin, so glucose can enter the cells. Due to this problem, we sought a solution that aims to develop the design of a mobile app that monitors and control, in real-time, diabetes in patients. This will help patients to have an effective follow-up plan. The methodology used in this research is Design Thinking because it fits perfectly with the solution of social problems, which was developed successfully using five phases: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and finally test. As a result, the design of the mobile app to monitor and control in real-time type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients in Peru was developed. In addition, we obtained the diabetes data verified by the Peruvian Ministry of Health.

Instituciones: Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades