Encouraging Physical Activity in Patients With Diabetes: Intervention Using a Reinforcement Learning System

Background: Regular physical activity is known to be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Nevertheless, most of the people who have diabetes lead a sedentary lifestyle. Smartphones create new possibilities for helping people to adhere to their physical activity goals through continuous monitoring and communication, coupled with personalized feedback. Objective: The aim of this study was to help type 2 diabetes patients increase the level...