San Diego State University
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes in patients with overweight and obesity. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to use an mHealth app daily, weigh themselves and check their fasting blood glucose levels every morning.
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the age of 18-64 * BMI ≥ 25 * Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale * Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile app Exclusion Criteria: * On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications. * Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are okay
Healthi refers to the Healthi app, which is a mobile application for weight loss
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