title: High-tech tools for exercise motivation: use and role of technologies such as the internet, mobile applications, social media, and video games.
abstract: IN BRIEF The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes are not active at recommended levels, and many do not have access to behavior change programs to support lifestyle change. Thus, tools and programs designed to promote the adoption and maintenance of physical activity using technology may be helpful. This article reviews the evidence regarding the use of technology tools such as the Internet, mobile applications, social media, and video games and provides suggestions for evaluating the potential benefit of such tools for behavior change.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Health Behavior and Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
authors.forename: Deborah F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Tate
authors.affiliation: Institute for Translational Sciences, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
authors.forename: Elizabeth J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.affiliation: Cancer Health Disparities Training Program, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CHapel Hill, NC.
authors.forename: Carmina G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Valle