Android-Based Medication Reminder Application for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/ijarss.v4i6.19Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, Android Application, Medication Reminder, Firebase, Diabetes BuddyAbstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that requires routine and continuous treatment. One of the problems often experienced by patients is forgetting to take their medication on schedule. To address this issue, this research aims to design and build an Android-based medication reminder application named Diabetes Buddy. This application is developed using the Waterfall method with stages of needs analysis, system design, implementation, and testing, which can help patients manage their medication consumption independently. The Diabetes Buddy application has main features that include medication reminder notifications, medication stock management, recording medication consumption history, and information on medication usage guidelines. This system uses Firebase Realtime Database as a data storage medium, allowing user data and medication schedules to be accessed in real-time and integrated. The test results show that the application runs well on Android devices and it is expected that this application can provide convenience for patients in monitoring and adhering to their treatment regimen. This application can improve patient adherence to treatment and provide convenience for families in supporting the healing process.
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