One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, announced outcomes from a retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) on the effects of its novel AI-powered blood glucose (BG) forecasting feature. The study focuses on indicators of glycemic control and health data logging in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2Ds) using the award-winning One Drop digital health platform.
According to the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an integral component of effective therapy for people with diabetes and is associated with improved glycemic control. In the present study, cohort members using One Drop’s glucose forecasting feature were more likely to log glucose values in the app than those who did not receive forecasts (i.e., matched control group). They also had more glucose measurements within a healthy range after 12 weeks, corresponding to significantly lower average glucose [1]. Researchers identified glucose logging as a partial mediator of the relationship between forecast exposure and week-12 average glucose, thus highlighting a potential mechanism through which glucose forecasts exert their effect among T2Ds—improved mHealth engagement associated with increased self-monitoring of blood glucose and better glycemic management.
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Unlike other digital health solutions, which apply machine learning to backend infrastructure, One Drop uses artificial intelligence to provide direct support through eight-hour glucose forecasts with over 90% accuracy and deliver immediate insights people can use. The feature simplifies healthy decision-making by connecting everyday behaviors with outcomes and offering ongoing guidance to complement the support members receive from their healthcare providers. Preliminary survey data indicates that 94% of One Drop Premium members who receive glucose forecasts and provide feedback rate them as helpful. One Drop is the first and only glucose forecast provider for people with type 2 diabetes.