Developing an expanded version of My Diabetes Care in English and Spanish: A design and formative usability study - Summary - MDSpire

Developing an expanded version of My Diabetes Care in English and Spanish: A design and formative usability study

  • By

  • Elsa B. Rodriguez–Baron

  • Jorge A. Rodriguez

  • Lipika Samal

  • Shilo Anders

  • Russell Beebe

  • Carrie Reale

  • Tom Elasy

  • Amber J. Hackstadt

  • Zhihong Yu

  • Lindsay Mayberry

  • Lyndsay A. Nelson

  • S. Trent Rosenbloom

  • Adam Wright

  • Audriana Nigg

  • William Martinez

  • May 29, 2026

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Objective:

To expand My Diabetes Care (MDC) by adding additional diabetes health metrics and creating a culturally adapted Spanish-language version.

Key Findings:
  • MDC's feasibility and acceptability were previously demonstrated among diverse patients, including those with limited health literacy.
  • User feedback indicated a need for more comprehensive health metrics and improved access for non-English speaking patients.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The study was conducted at a single site, which may limit generalizability.
  • Participants were required to be mobile device users, potentially excluding some patients.
Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Developing an expanded version of My Diabetes Care in English and Spanish: A design and formative usability study

  • by Elsa B. Rodriguez–Baron, Jorge A. Rodriguez, Lipika Samal, Shilo Anders, Russell Beebe, Carrie Reale, Tom Elasy, Amber J. Hackstadt, Zhihong Yu, Lindsay Mayberry, Lyndsay A. Nelson, S. Trent Rosenbloom, Adam Wright, Audriana Nigg, William Martinez

  • May 29, 2026

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