Adherence & Engagement

Last updated: 12 de septiembre de 2026

Key takeaway

Adherence & Engagement has evidence across 10 diabetes-related interventions, with strongest support for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education.

Evidence status
Extensive Research
Evidence Base: 81/100

Related Evidence Topics

Evidence Intelligence™

Every evidence topic is generated from structured relationships across diabetes research, including topics, interventions, outcomes, and individual studies.

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Evidence relationships
473
Studies reviewed
8
Interventions evaluated
Strongest evidence area
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs

Top Evidence Areas

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#1 Physical Activity Levels

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs → Physical Activity Levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
87
Strong
ImpactScore™
64
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 11 estudios
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#2 Treatment Adherence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs → Treatment Adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
76
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#3 Physical Activity Levels

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education → Physical Activity Levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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#4 Physical Activity Levels

Aerobic Exercise → Physical Activity Levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#5 Physical Activity Levels

Digital Lifestyle Interventions → Physical Activity Levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#6 Treatment Adherence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions → Treatment Adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#7 Digital Usability and Experience

Insulin Delivery Systems → Digital Usability and Experience

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#8 Treatment Adherence

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education → Treatment Adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#9 Treatment Adherence

mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions → Treatment Adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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#10 Treatment Adherence

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements → Treatment Adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Practical Questions

Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

Which interventions have the strongest evidence for affecting Adherence & Engagement?

evidence strength
Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes, Mobile app for diabetes self-management, and Instructional WhatsApp group for diabetes self-care have the strongest available evidence signals for Adherence & Engagement.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mobile app for diabetes self-management

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.7 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 5 studies

  2. 2

    Instructional WhatsApp group for diabetes self-care

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 4 studies

  3. 3

    Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 75.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 4 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

13 supporting studies11 RCTs

Which interventions are most often studied for Adherence & Engagement?

most studied
Emerging Evidence

DSMES, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes, and SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion are among the most studied areas in relation to Adherence & Engagement.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    DSMES

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 8 studies

  2. 2

    Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 75.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 12 studies

  3. 3

    SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 13 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 33 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

33 supporting studies30 RCTs

Where are results mixed or inconsistent for Adherence & Engagement?

consistency issues
Moderate Evidence

Results are mixed or unclear for Digital-based lifestyle intervention, Low-carbohydrate diet, and Mobile app for diabetes self-management in relation to Adherence & Engagement.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The evidence includes both beneficial and harmful or worsening results.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Low-carbohydrate diet

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 4 studies

  2. 2

    Digital-based lifestyle intervention

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

  3. 3

    Mobile app for diabetes self-management

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

10 supporting studies10 RCTsLatest publication: Apr 2026

Which interventions need more research for Adherence & Engagement?

research gaps
Emerging Evidence

10-week whole-food plant-based community programme, whey protein 20g, and 3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet need more research in relation to Adherence & Engagement.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    3G rice regimen combined with a low-salt, high-fiber diet

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  2. 2

    10-week whole-food plant-based community programme

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  3. 3

    whey protein 20g

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

3 supporting studies3 RCTs

How does Mobile app for diabetes self-management compare with DSMES for Adherence & Engagement?

compare
Strong Evidence

DSMES and Mobile app for diabetes self-management have available evidence for Adherence & Engagement, but the comparison requires review of the underlying studies.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mobile app for diabetes self-management

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.7 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 5 studies

  2. 2

    DSMES

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 3 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

8 supporting studies8 RCTs

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Evidence landscape

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