User-Centered Diabetes Self-Management App (DiabAid Nexus) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study - Report - MDSpire

User-Centered Diabetes Self-Management App (DiabAid Nexus) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study

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  • Genet Tadese Aboye

  • Ermias Habte Gebremichael

  • Gizeaddis Lamesgin Simegn

  • Jean-Marie Aerts

  • June 2, 2026

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Clinical Report: Development and Usability Evaluation of DiabAid Nexus

Overview

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Background

Diabetes is a growing global health concern, particularly in low-resource settings where access to care is limited. The prevalence of diabetes in the African Region has nearly doubled over the past 30 years, with only a fraction of diagnosed individuals receiving treatment. Mobile health (mHealth) applications like DiabAid Nexus have the potential to enhance diabetes management by providing accessible support and education to patients.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • Diabetes prevalence in the African Region increased from 6.4% in 1990 to 10.5% in 2022.
  • Only 26.1% of adults aged 30 years and older diagnosed with diabetes in the African Region received treatment as of 2022.
  • mHealth interventions can improve glucose control, medication adherence, and self-care practices.
  • Usability, cultural relevance, and user expectations are critical for the success of mHealth solutions.
  • Digital health literacy is a significant determinant of the effectiveness of mHealth applications.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare providers should consider the usability and cultural relevance of mHealth applications when implementing them in low-resource settings. Enhancing digital health literacy among patients is essential for the successful adoption of such technologies.

Conclusion

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Related Resources & Content

  1. International Diabetes Federation, IDF Diabetes Atlas, 2025 -- Global, Regional, and National Estimates of Undiagnosed Diabetes in Adults
  2. American Diabetes Association, Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 -- Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes
  3. DIGITAL HEALTH — Developing an expanded version of My Diabetes Care in English and Spanish: A design and formative usability study
  4. DIGITAL HEALTH — Healthcare providers’ perspectives on a mobile app for patients with type 2 diabetes: A focus group study to enhance user-centered digital health design
  5. Drug Safety — Determinants Affecting Engagement with a Mobile Application for Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting and Safety Information Access: A Qualitative Analysis
  6. Drug Safety — Factors Influencing the Adoption of the Med Safety Mobile Application for Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions Among Healthcare Professionals in Uganda: A Qualitative Analysis
  7. Global, Regional, and National Estimates of Undiagnosed Diabetes in Adults: Findings From the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association
  8. 5. Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 - PMC

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