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CBT-based dietary intervention improves glycemic control in gestational diabetes

Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

The glycemic qualification rate was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group at follow-up 3 (mean 87.9%, SD 14.9% vs 81.9%, SD 17.8%; P =.02).

This study evaluated a cognitive behavioral therapy-based digital dietary intervention for glycemic control in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus, finding improved outcomes in several areas.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated a cognitive behavioral therapy-based digital dietary intervention for glycemic control in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus, finding improved outcomes in several areas.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that integrating behavioral strategies into dietary interventions can enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes, potentially leading to better maternal and fetal health outcomes. Improved self-efficacy may empower patients to adhere to dietary recommendations, reducing the risk of complications associated with gestational diabetes.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled. The effectiveness of the intervention in diverse populations remains unclear.

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Ying P, Jia T, Bing L, et al. Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Digital Dietary Intervention on Glycemic Control in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e71075. doi:10.2196/71075

Efectos Principales

Glycemic qualification rate was significantly higher in the intervention group (87.9% vs 81.9%; P =.02).

Postprandial blood glucose levels after lunch were significantly lower in the intervention group (mean 5.9 vs 6.0 mmol/L; P =.02).

The intervention group had a lower incidence of macrosomia (5% vs 15%; P =.04).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Digital-based lifestyle intervention and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), General Self-Efficacy Scale scores, Glycemic qualification rate, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Digital-based lifestyle intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • General Self-Efficacy Scale scores
  • Glycemic qualification rate

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose

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Tema de evidencia

Gestational Diabetes

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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General Self-Efficacy Scale scores

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → General Self-Efficacy Scale scores

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → General Self-Efficacy Scale scores

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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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Glycemic qualification rate

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Glycemic qualification rate

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Glycemic qualification rate

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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Incidence of macrosomia

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Incidence of macrosomia

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Incidence of macrosomia

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Postprandial blood glucose

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Postprandial blood glucose

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Postprandial blood glucose

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Intervention group had a 6% higher glycemic qualification rate (P =.02).
  • Postprandial blood glucose decreased by 0.1 mmol/L in the intervention group (P =.02).
  • Self-efficacy scores increased by 2.5 points in the intervention group (P =.003).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Patients seeking dietary interventions to manage blood sugar levels.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to all populations with gestational diabetes.
  • The study did not assess long-term outcomes beyond the intervention period.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings in larger, more diverse cohorts.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
  • The effectiveness of the intervention in diverse populations remains unclear.

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This study contributes to evidence on Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Fasting Glucose, Digital Lifestyle Interventions and General Self-Efficacy Scale scores.

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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve fasting glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve postprandial and ogtt glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve postprandial and ogtt glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial blood glucose

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve general self-efficacy scale scores?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve general self-efficacy scale scores.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    General Self-Efficacy Scale scores

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve glycemic qualification rate?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve glycemic qualification rate.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glycemic qualification rate

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
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