Evidence Question

Does DSMES improve diabetes knowledge?

Related to: Diabetes Self-Management Education

Short answer

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DSMES for diabetes knowledge.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Emerging Evidence
Supporting research
1 study
Randomized trials
1 trial

Why do we say this?

Across 1 randomized trial, the consistency of findings is unclear, the evidence does not yet establish a clear effect on diabetes knowledge with DSMES.

Context and limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.

Explore the evidence

Supporting research

1 published study