Smart Management of Sports Clubs in Type 2 Diabetes Control: Integration of Digital Technologies, Management Models, and Global Evidence

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes, as a global epidemic, imposes a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Sports clubs, with their unique potential to provide controlled environments and access to specialized trainers, can serve as promising platforms for health-oriented interventions. However, traditional management models of sports clubs lack systematic frameworks for integrating health strategies and providing specialized services to diabetic patients. This study aimed to develop an integrated conceptual framework for the smart management of sports clubs in controlling type 2 diabetes.

Methods: This research was designed and implemented as a narrative review. A structured search strategy was conducted in valid international databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SID, and Magiran as well as domestic databases. Data analysis was performed using narrative-thematic synthesis method while adhering to SANRA framework guidelines to ensure reporting quality.

Results: The findings demonstrated that systematic integration of advanced digital technologies (including wearable devices, online platforms, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things) with innovative management models (smart, collaborative, and integrated models) and evidence from successful global experiences can lead to the establishment of smart sports clubs capable of providing personalized, cost-effective, and efficient services for diabetic patients.

Conclusion: Smart management of sports clubs is recognized as an innovative and effective strategy for controlling type 2 diabetes. Successful implementation of this model requires cross-sector collaboration, development of digital infrastructure, human resource empowerment, and supportive policy-making. The proposed framework can serve as a roadmap for sports club managers, health policymakers, and researchers in transforming sports clubs into comprehensive health service centers.