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Greenhabit app improves diabetes outcomes in adults

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Mean change in the intervention group [n=50] -0.4%, P <.001 vs -0.3% in the control group [n=53], P =.001.

This study evaluated the Greenhabit mobile app for enhancing self-management in type 2 diabetes. Results showed significant improvements in several health metrics compared to standard care.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Plain-language summary

What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated the Greenhabit mobile app for enhancing self-management in type 2 diabetes. Results showed significant improvements in several health metrics compared to standard care.

Clinical relevance

The findings highlight the potential of digital health tools like the Greenhabit app to support self-management in type 2 diabetes. Improved health metrics such as HbA1c and blood pressure can lead to better long-term outcomes, reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size was relatively small, which may limit generalizability. Results may not apply to all demographics of type 2 diabetes patients. The long-term sustainability of the app's benefits was not assessed.

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Amaryllis M, Loai A, Jinal M, et al. Enhancing self-management in health care through digital tools: A randomized controlled trial of the Greenhabit mobile app for type 2 diabetes. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e58319. doi:10.2196/58319

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by -0.4% in the intervention group (P <.001) compared to -0.3% in the control group (P =.001).

Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -5.3 mg/dL in the intervention group (P =.01).

Systolic blood pressure decreased by -4.5 mmHg (P =.049).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management and BMI, Body weight, Diabetes social support, and 9 more.

Primary intervention

Mobile app for diabetes self-management

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body weight
  • Diabetes social support

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
3
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

Editorial context

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

12

Evidence pairs

423

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 12 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Weight Loss

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → BMI

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → BMI

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

Body weight

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Body weight

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → 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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Diabetes social support

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diabetes social support

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diabetes social support

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

Diastolic blood pressure

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diastolic blood pressure

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diastolic blood pressure

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

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → 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

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → HbA1c

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence Tracker

HDL cholesterol

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → HDL cholesterol

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → HDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
25
Negative
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Improvement in Work-Life Balance

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Improvement in Work-Life Balance

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Improvement in Work-Life Balance

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

Positivity

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Positivity

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Positivity

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

Systolic blood pressure

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Systolic blood pressure

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Systolic blood pressure

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

Triglycerides

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Triglycerides

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Triglycerides

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

Waist circumference

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Waist circumference

Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Waist circumference

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c improved by -0.4% in the app group, indicating better glycemic control.
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -5.3 mg/dL, showing effective blood sugar management.
  • Systolic blood pressure reduced by -4.5 mmHg, suggesting cardiovascular benefits.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking to improve their diabetes management through digital tools.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The findings are based on a specific population and may not be applicable to all patients.
  • The study did not evaluate the long-term effects of the app beyond the trial period.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these results in larger, more diverse populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size was relatively small, which may limit generalizability.
  • Results may not apply to all demographics of type 2 diabetes patients.
  • The long-term sustainability of the app's benefits was not assessed.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Mobile app for diabetes self-management and HbA1c, Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Body Mass Index.

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

Questions answered by this study

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Does Mobile app for diabetes self-management improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Mobile app for diabetes self-management may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Mobile app for diabetes self-management affect bmi?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve BMI.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    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 Mobile app for diabetes self-management affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Body weight.

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

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 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 Mobile app for diabetes self-management improve diabetes social support?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Diabetes social support.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes social support

    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
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