Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease which represents a substantial burden on healthcare across the world. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) in self-management of diabetes is becoming more common, as it enables effective selfmanagement and control over your health. Technology such as computers, smart phones, tablets and mobile apps can overcome time and location barriers by monitoring data such as blood glucose levels from home and can establish communication between patients and healthcare personnel. Previous studies have shown that despite numerous benefits, prevalence of ICT use in self-management of type 2 diabetes is low. Methods: The descriptive research method with a systematic literature review was used in the following databases: Google Schoolar, PubMed, CINAHL and Medline. The search proceeded with the help of Boolean logical operator AND, together with the key words: »Patient«, »Type 2 Diabetes«, »Self-management«, »Information and communication technology«. A systematic literature review was conducted in the first half of March 2020. PRISMA methodology was used to display decisions about usefulness of reviewed sources and seven of those sources were selected for further analysis. Results: Patients with type 2 diabetes are willing to use ICT and are aware of its benefits, but the prevalence remains low. Ignorance about computers, smart phones or more specifically mobile apps and the possibility of personal information breaches are the most common barriers to ICT use. Results show that the use of ICT contributes to a statistically significant reduction of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), however studies are divided about the reduction of body weight and body mass index (BMI). Patients want ICT to include different communication channels, enable possibilities for exchanging experiences and connection with different healthcare systems and to offer written and visual individualized information about their disease.
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