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However, the pathways by which these devices facilitate exercise behavior change remain insufficiently understood.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review aimed to systematically map the existing evidence on digital wearable devices supporting exercise self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, identify their behavior change pathways, and use machine learning\u2013assisted text mining to examine major research themes and hotspots, thereby informing the development of targeted interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library, covering studies published from database inception to March 2026. The search strategy was constructed using terms related to type 2 diabetes mellitus, digital wearable devices, exercise self-management, physical activity, and behavior change. Machine learning\u2013assisted literature mining was used to identify thematic patterns in the included studies. The study selection process and overall workflow were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>11 studies were included in the review. The evidence indicates that digital wearable devices facilitate exercise self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus primarily through self-monitoring, real-time feedback, goal setting, motivational activation, social support, and enhanced self-efficacy. Machine learning\u2013assisted text mining further showed that the literature in this field is mainly centered on exercise intervention design, behavioral regulation mechanisms, glycemic monitoring outcomes, and physical activity tracking.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Digital wearable devices appear to support exercise self-management in people with type 2 diabetes through multiple, interacting behavior-support pathways rather than through any single function alone. This review identifies recurring patterns in the literature rather than making causal inferences, and may inform the development of personalized digital interventions for exercise self-management based on behavior change theory.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17605\/OSF.IO\/PBG8W<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2026.1871682","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,30]],"date-time":"2026-07-30T06:29:27Z","timestamp":1785392967000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Behavior change pathways by which digital wearable devices support exercise self-management in type 2 diabetes: a scoping 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