**7. Conclusion**

Overall, the current evidence shows that HITs have favorable impact on glycemic control and CVD risk management among patients with T2D. Future studies should examine the long-term effects of HITs and their cost-effectiveness, potential harms, and test and verify their effectiveness in glycemic control and other important health indicators such as CVD risk factors, among diverse populations. HITs may be valuable tools in enhancing human health and well-being overall. However, their advances also pose challenges in aspects of validity and reliability, patients' privacy, security, and engagement. These issues need to be addressed before a broader implementation of HITs in the real-world setting.

*Type 2 Diabetes - From Pathophysiology to Modern Management*
