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Digital intervention improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased by 3.7% in the intervention group.

This study evaluated the efficacy of a digital educational intervention for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various health metrics.

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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 efficacy of a digital educational intervention for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various health metrics.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that digital health interventions can effectively support diabetes management, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. As diabetes prevalence continues to rise, integrating such tools into standard care may enhance patient engagement and adherence to treatment.

Keep in mind

The study may have limited generalizability due to its multicenter design. Potential biases in self-reported outcomes were not addressed. Long-term effects of the intervention were not evaluated.

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Andrew C, Abdul NA, Gwanpyo K, et al. Efficacy of a Digital Educational Intervention for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Multicenter Randomized Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e60758. doi:10.2196/60758

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by 3.7% in the intervention group (p=0.006).

Body weight decreased by 8.7 kg in the intervention group (p=0.002).

BMI decreased by 3.0 kg/m² in the intervention group (p=0.006).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Digital-based lifestyle intervention, Usual care and BMI, Body weight, Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Digital-based lifestyle intervention

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body weight
  • Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

11

Evidence pairs

507

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 11 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Mass Index

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Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and HbA1c

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → BMI

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Body weight

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Body weight

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Body weight

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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Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

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

Diabetes knowledge

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Diabetes knowledge

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Diabetes knowledge

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

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

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

HbA1c

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → HbA1c

Digital-based lifestyle intervention → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence Tracker

BMI

Usual care → BMI

Usual care → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence Tracker

Body weight

Usual care → Body weight

Usual care → Body weight

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

Diabetes knowledge

Usual care → Diabetes knowledge

Usual care → Diabetes knowledge

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

EsDQOL satisfaction score (control)

Usual care → EsDQOL satisfaction score (control)

Usual care → EsDQOL satisfaction score (control)

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

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c levels decreased significantly by 3.7% with the digital intervention.
  • Participants lost an average of 8.7 kg in body weight.
  • Fasting plasma glucose levels decreased by 122.6 mg/dL.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

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

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics due to specific inclusion criteria.
  • The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term benefits are unknown.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.
between the lines

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  • The study may have limited generalizability due to its multicenter design.
  • Potential biases in self-reported outcomes were not addressed.
  • Long-term effects of the intervention were not evaluated.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Mass Index.

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

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Detailed evidence

Usual care → HbA1c

Behavioral & Lifestyle

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Questions answered by this study

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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
4 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve fasting glucose?

Moderate Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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