A recent study carried out highlighted the vital role of technology in reducing the risk and threats from diabetes. Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, are the main cause of death globally. With no cure, combatting these diseases has become significantly difficult, with life-long treatment being required in most cases, such as with diabetes. Technology can improve the management of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes. Information Communication Technology (ICT) can not only support healthcare systems but promote health and affordability. In the fight against diabetes in South Africa, it was found that mobile health can improve management of the disease, by reminding people to exercise through mobile interventions via an app. However, the main issue is that patients are not using technology to manage their disease, although a survey identified a large number of people to use mobile technology. Globally, cases of diabetes are on the rise, and developing countries are at higher risk of complications. Promoting education and technology is crucial to ensure technology can be utilised to manage diabetes and reduce the risks and threats that the disease can generate.