Table 1 M-POWER rewards scheme for performing recommended activities

Bonus

All arm 3 participants will be credited with a bonus at the start of their study

8 bonus M-Points

Can only be claimed if participants earn ≥ 12 M-Points throughout the study

Health literacy, Glyco app

Complete the GlycoLeap lesson quizzes and achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass

1 M-Point per quiz passed

Quizzes are taken on the Glyco app and can be retaken until a passing grade is achieved

Weight monitoring, basic weighing scale and Glyco app

Weekly weigh-ins

1 M-Point per week

Weigh-ins must be self-reported weekly through the Glyco app

Physical activity, Fitbit pedometer and Fitbit app

Achieving Fitbit’s active minutes

3 M-Points if ≥ 420 Fitbit active minutes per week

2 M-Points if 350–419 Fitbit active minutes per week

Data must be uploaded via the Fitbit app

Blood glucose monitoring, Ascensia Diabetes Care CONTOUR PLUS ONE glucometer and Glyco app

Weekly post-meal glucose measurements (taken 2 h after each meal) must be within range 4.0–10.0 mmol/L

2 M-Points per week if ≥ 3 post-meal measurements (with each measurement taken on a separate day) per week between 4.0–10.0 mmol/L

Data must be uploaded via the Glyco app

Medication adherence, DoseSmart pill tracker and DoseSmart app

Compliance is considered met when the medication is taken based on both prescribed number of times per day and prescribed time of the day (if applicable)

1 M-Point per week if 100% compliant to medication schedule within the week

Data must be uploaded via the DoseSmart app