Singapore, Nov. 14 -- The most economical and simple way to manage health problems can often be the most difficult to implement because they require lifestyle changes. Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School aim to make it easier for people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) to self-manage their disease and improve health outcomes through a mobile-based lifestyle management programme that harnesses smartphone and smart health technology, with a financial incentive of up to S$1,000 equivalent in credits to spend on health and wellness needs.

"Technology can radically change the way we deliver healthcare by utilising cost-effective and scalable mobile health solutions," said Professor Eric Finkelstein, Principal Investigator of the study ...