Collaborate on a better grip on diabetes

Towards more control over diabetes and more self-management with the help of technology

You know better than anyone that it is important to control diabetes. This can be done, for example, by keeping a close eye on your blood sugar levels. Healthy and conscious living can also help. Diet and exercise affect your blood sugar levels. This differs per person. Getting a better picture and understanding of the influence on your values ​​can help you to get a better grip on diabetes. There are various technologies available that can support you in this. Think, for example, of apps that keep track of your blood sugar values, nutrition and exercise. Or an app where you have contact with a (digital) lifestyle coach. Technology is always close by, even when you are away from your healthcare provider. Deciding for yourself about your life with diabetes and the care and support for it. Do you want that? More insight into your life with diabetes through technology support can help. It is important to see which technology suits you best. Do you want full technology support? Or rather combined with personal contact? What do you think is important? That’s what it’s about.

Citizenlab Grip on Diabetes
In the Citizenlab Grip on Diabetes, we want to work with you to find ways to get a better grip on your diabetes. Together with you we try to improve the range of diabetes care. We look at the use of technology. An offer for and by you! What do you consider important in your daily life with diabetes? How can you decide about your life with diabetes? Can technology contribute to care that is right for you? Can and do you want to use technology? What changes in the relationship with your healthcare provider? How can he or she help you better? And how do you know how to find and use technology? A selection of the questions that we want to work on with you. Read more about how we can help each other here.

Thanks for your help!
Recently we have asked your opinion about the use and wishes of technology in your life with type 2 diabetes. The questionnaire has been closed and interviews have taken place. Follow the results of this.
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