Lifestyle Management App for Adults With Diabetes Type

This study will evaluate whether the 12-week health coaching mobile application (LIVEN) will succeed in enhancing lifestyle behaviors in adults with Type 2 Diabetes compared to typical treatment. The mobile application's viability will be assessed in 2 parts; the first part is testing easiness and friendliness of using Liven by the patient and health coach. The second part is evaluating the suitability of Liven education material for the patients and whether the coaching program results in enhancing lifestyle behaviors and blood sugar levels. the investigators hypothesize that the 12-week online lifestyle-coaching program will be viable, and a full-scale study can proceed.

Inclusion Criteria:Adults, aged 18 years or olderArabic speakersCapable of utilizing smartphonesDiagnosed with T2DMPoor glycemic control: A1c > 7.5%Exclusion Criteria:Individuals using insulin injectionIndividuals suffering from disorders that might affect intervention (e.g. amputation, enucleation of the eye, or end-stage kidney disease)Women who are pregnant or breastfeedingIndividuals diagnosed with other types of diabetes (such as type I or MODY)