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DiabeText improves diabetes self-management and quality of life

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

DiabeText group showed significant improvements in EQ-5D-5L scores (Cohen's d = 0.18).

The DiabeText study evaluated a mobile health intervention for diabetes self-management, finding significant improvements in quality of life and self-efficacy but no changes in HbA1c levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The DiabeText study evaluated a mobile health intervention for diabetes self-management, finding significant improvements in quality of life and self-efficacy but no changes in HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving health-related quality of life and self-efficacy can empower individuals with diabetes to manage their condition better, potentially leading to long-term benefits even if immediate clinical outcomes like HbA1c do not show significant changes.

Keep in mind

No significant changes in HbA1c levels were observed. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders could affect the results.

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Rocío Z, María AF, María JS, et al. DiabeText: A Mobile Health Intervention for Diabetes Self-Management. The British Journal of General Practice. 2025;75(756):e457-e465. doi:10.3399/BJGP.2024.0206

Efectos Principales

DiabeText group showed significant improvements in health-related quality of life (Cohen's d = 0.18).

DiabeText group demonstrated significant improvements in diabetes self-efficacy (Cohen's d = 0.35).

DiabeText group reported better medication adherence (odds ratio = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.0 to 1.9).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to DiabeText and Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14, Diabetes management self-efficacy, HbA1c, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

DiabeText

Primary outcomes

  • Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14
  • Diabetes management self-efficacy
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

252

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Physical Activity Levels

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14

DiabeText → Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14

DiabeText → Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14

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
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Diabetes management self-efficacy

DiabeText → Diabetes management self-efficacy

DiabeText → Diabetes management self-efficacy

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
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HbA1c

DiabeText → HbA1c

DiabeText → HbA1c

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
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Health-related quality of life

DiabeText → Health-related quality of life

DiabeText → Health-related quality of life

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 Tracker

Medication possession ratio at 12 months

DiabeText → Medication possession ratio at 12 months

DiabeText → Medication possession ratio at 12 months

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 Tracker

Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

DiabeText → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

DiabeText → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

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 Tracker

Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

DiabeText → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

DiabeText → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

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
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • No significant differences in HbA1c (β = -0.025; P = 0.772).
  • Significant improvement in self-reported medication adherence (odds ratio = 1.4; P = 0.033).
  • DiabeText improved diabetes self-efficacy (Cohen's d = 0.35; P < 0.001).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with diabetes seeking to improve self-management.
  • Individuals interested in mobile health interventions for chronic disease management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The intervention did not significantly affect clinical measures like HbA1c.
  • Results may not be applicable to all demographics or diabetes types.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects of the intervention.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • No significant changes in HbA1c levels were observed.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Potential unmeasured confounders could affect the results.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on DiabeText and Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14, DiabeText and HbA1c.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Detailed evidence

DiabeText → HbA1c

Behavioral & Lifestyle

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
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Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Questions answered by this study

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Does DiabeText improve diabetes management self-efficacy?

Emerging Evidence

DiabeText appears to improve Diabetes management self-efficacy.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes management self-efficacy

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does DiabeText improve health-related quality of life?

Emerging Evidence

DiabeText appears to improve Health-related quality of life.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Health-related quality of life

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does DiabeText improve self-reported medication adherence at 12 months?

Emerging Evidence

DiabeText appears to improve Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does DiabeText improve adherence to mediterranean diet measured using medas-14?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DiabeText for Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14

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

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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