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Digital coaching improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 21 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

HbA1c levels improved significantly in the intervention group in comparison to the control group (−0.9% ± 1.0% vs. −0.5% ± 1.0%, p = 0.044).

This study evaluated the feasibility of a digital diabetes-coaching program for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements 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

This study evaluated the feasibility of a digital diabetes-coaching program for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving HbA1c levels is crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications. This study highlights the potential of digital health interventions to enhance diabetes care, which may lead to better patient outcomes and more personalized management strategies.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. No significant differences in quality of life or diabetes-related problems. Usability scores indicate potential areas for improvement in the digital system.

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Marlo V, Larissa FB, Niveditha DDK, et al. Feasibility of Digital Diabetes-Coaching for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2026;28(4):3377-3385. doi:10.1111/dom.70534

Efectos Principales

HbA1c levels improved significantly in the intervention group (−0.9% ± 1.0%) compared to the control group (−0.5% ± 1.0%, p = 0.044).

No significant differences were observed in health-related quality of life (SF-12) scores at 26-week follow-up.

No significant differences were observed in diabetes-related problems (PAID) scores at 26-week follow-up.

Average usability score of the digital management system was 55.4 ± 27.9.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Digital Management System with Remote Coaching and Diabetes Distress Scale score, HbA1c, Health-related quality of life, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching

Primary outcomes

  • Diabetes Distress Scale score
  • HbA1c
  • Health-related quality of life

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

391

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

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Diabetes Distress Scale score

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → Diabetes Distress Scale score

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → Diabetes Distress Scale score

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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HbA1c

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → HbA1c

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → HbA1c

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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Health-related quality of life

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → Health-related quality of life

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → Health-related quality of life

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

System Usability Scale (SUS) score

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c levels decreased by 0.9% in the intervention group.
  • No significant changes in SF-12 and PAID scores were found.
  • Average System Usability Scale score was 55.4.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking digital health interventions for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to all demographics due to sample characteristics.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term effects of digital coaching.
  • Usability scores suggest the need for enhancements in the digital platform.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • No significant differences in quality of life or diabetes-related problems.
  • Usability scores indicate potential areas for improvement in the digital system.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Digital Management System with Remote Coaching and Diabetes Distress Scale score, Digital Management System with Remote Coaching and HbA1c.

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Does Digital Management System with Remote Coaching improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Digital Management System with Remote Coaching appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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: Aug 2026

Does Digital Management System with Remote Coaching improve diabetes distress scale score?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Digital Management System with Remote Coaching for Diabetes Distress Scale score.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes Distress Scale score

    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: Aug 2026

Does Digital Management System with Remote Coaching improve health-related quality of life?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Digital Management System with Remote Coaching for 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 | 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: Aug 2026

Does Digital Management System with Remote Coaching improve system usability scale (sus) score?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Digital Management System with Remote Coaching for System Usability Scale (SUS) score.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    System Usability Scale (SUS) score

    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: Aug 2026
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