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CBT improves diabetes management in patients with metabolic syndrome
Última actualización 11 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Depression scores decreased significantly both in the intervention group (4.11 ± 4.35 vs. 1.99 ± 2.12) and the control group (3.40 ± 3.26 vs. 2.32 ± 1.88) after the intervention time.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Type 2 diabetes patients with metabolic syndrome, showing significant improvements in depression and self-management behaviors.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Type 2 diabetes patients with metabolic syndrome, showing significant improvements in depression and self-management behaviors.
Clinical relevance
The findings highlight the importance of addressing mental health in diabetes care. By integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into treatment plans, healthcare providers can potentially improve both psychological well-being and diabetes management, leading to better overall health outcomes for patients.
Keep in mind
The study did not measure long-term effects of CBT. Sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. The downtrend in other health metrics was not statistically significant.
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Yanni L, Nicholas B, Samantha F, et al. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Comorbid Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2023;15:158. doi:10.1186/s13098-023-01100-2
Efectos Principales
Depression symptoms decreased significantly in the intervention group (4.11 ± 4.35 vs. 1.99 ± 2.12, p=0.044).
Diabetes self-management behaviors increased significantly in the intervention group (26.79 ± 12.18 vs. 37.49 ± 10.83, p=0.022).
Efficacy of CBT improved significantly in the intervention group (47.45 ± 6.83 vs. 50.76 ± 4.98, p=0.023).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Behavioral counseling and BMI, Depression score, Diabetes self-management behaviors, and 5 more.
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Behavioral counseling
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- BMI
- Depression score
- Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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- Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Quality of Life Outcomes
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Body Mass Index
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Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerDiabetes self-management behaviors
Behavioral counseling → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Behavioral counseling → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerDiastolic blood pressure
Behavioral counseling → Diastolic blood pressure
Behavioral counseling → Diastolic blood pressure
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEfficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management
Behavioral counseling → Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management
Behavioral counseling → Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 50
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- EvidenceScore™
- 64
- Moderate
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerSystolic blood pressure
Behavioral counseling → Systolic blood pressure
Behavioral counseling → Systolic blood pressure
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- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- CBT led to a significant reduction in depression scores by 2.12 points.
- Self-management behaviors improved by 10.7 points in the intervention group.
- The efficacy of CBT increased by 3.31 points.
A quién se aplica
- Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
- Patients experiencing symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
- Individuals seeking psychological support alongside diabetes management.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term effects are unknown.
- Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse settings.
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- The study did not measure long-term effects of CBT.
- Sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability.
- The downtrend in other health metrics was not statistically significant.
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- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve HbA1c?
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 64.2 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 28 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve quality of life outcomes?
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Sleep quality
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs affect body mass index?
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve diabetes management self-efficacy?
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
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