Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 56
- generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerResumen de Investigación
Analyzed using Evidence Intelligence™
ILSM program reduces fasting blood glucose in women with gestational diabetes
Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
The ILSM intervention showed a consistent significance on reducing fasting blood glucose.
This study evaluated the impact of an Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program on women with a history of gestational diabetes in rural China, finding significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose.
Quick read
Study at a glance
The essential study design details in one scan.
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
Guarda investigacion, organiza estudios y vuelve a encontrar evidencia importante rapidamente.
Plain-language summary
What this paper says
A plain-language read of the study’s main message and where it applies.
Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of an Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program on women with a history of gestational diabetes in rural China, finding significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose.
Clinical relevance
This research highlights the importance of tailored interventions for women with a history of gestational diabetes, particularly in rural settings. Understanding the varying effectiveness based on socioeconomic status can help healthcare providers design more inclusive and effective lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes.
Keep in mind
The effectiveness of the intervention was unclear for several outcomes. The study may not be generalizable beyond the rural Chinese population. Socioeconomic status influenced the effectiveness of the intervention. Limited follow-up data may affect long-term outcome assessments.
Published in
Referencia de la Revista
Publication details and source links for this paper.
Jun W, Yang B, Yimeng L, et al. The effect of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program on women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus in rural China: a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 2026;26:1312. doi:10.1186/s12889-026-26854-y
Efectos Principales
The ILSM intervention significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose by -0.15 mmol/L (p=0.001).
Women with full-time employment and high income showed increased intentions to eat low-glycemic foods.
The intervention was ineffective in lowering BMI among women of lower socioeconomic status.
The intervention did not effectively reduce waist circumference or diabetes risk in lower socioeconomic status women.
Evidence network
How this study fits
Understand where this research contributes within the broader evidence network.
Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and BMI, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods, and 1 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
- Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods
Primary intervention
Evidence relationships
Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.
4
Evidence pairs
4
Relationships
4
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence
Editorial context
Why this study matters
See why this paper is useful beyond its individual results.
Evidence network role
This section describes how the study fits into the current evidence network. It does not determine whether an intervention works on its own.
Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
4
Related topics
4
Evidence pairs
1406
Related studies
High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
Topic contributions
Evidence topic
Contributes evidence
Evidence topic
Contributes evidence
Evidence topic
Contributes evidence
Evidence topic
Contributes evidence
Agrega evidencia relacionada a tu Evidence Tracker
Guarda estudios y paginas de evidencia, organiza tu Evidence Tracker y manten en un solo lugar la investigacion que te importa.
Evidencia principal
Tema de evidencia
Weight Loss
matched_outcome
Evidencia relacionada
Tema de evidencia
Body Composition
Guardar evidencia
Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 69
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerIntentions to eat low-glycemic foods
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods
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
Add to Evidence TrackerWaist circumference
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Waist circumference
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Waist circumference
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 83
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 56
- generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Library
Build your evidence library
Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.
La Evidencia Sugiere
- Fasting plasma glucose decreased significantly by -0.15 mmol/L (p=0.001).
- Higher income women reported greater intentions to adopt low-glycemic diets.
- The intervention was ineffective for lower socioeconomic status women regarding BMI and diabetes risk.
A quién se aplica
- Women with a history of gestational diabetes.
- Residents of rural China.
- Women with varying income levels, particularly those employed full-time.
Tener en Cuenta
- The intervention's effectiveness varied significantly based on socioeconomic status.
- Results may not apply to urban populations or different cultural contexts.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term effects and sustainability of lifestyle changes.
Entre Líneas
- The effectiveness of the intervention was unclear for several outcomes.
- The study may not be generalizable beyond the rural Chinese population.
- Socioeconomic status influenced the effectiveness of the intervention.
- Limited follow-up data may affect long-term outcome assessments.
Evidence Library
Build your evidence library
Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.
Connected Evidence
Explore related studies, evidence collections, and research questions.
Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Glucose, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Body Mass Index.
Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas
Explore in Evidence ExplorerThis study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Fasting Glucose
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 69
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Body Mass Index
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 56
- generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
View evidenceIncluido en estas colecciones de evidencia
Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
Body Mass Index Evidence Hub
All studies measuring Body Mass Index
9 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Body Mass Index as a key outcome.
Fasting Glucose Evidence Hub
All studies measuring Fasting Glucose
9 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes Evidence Hub
All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
9 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes evidence base.
Recent Diabetes Research
Latest published studies
recency_collection
Published within the last 2 years.
Explora más en Evidence Explorer
Jump to pre-filtered views in Evidence Explorer.
All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Intervention: Lifestyle intervention for prediabetesOutcome: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
9 results
All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and BMI
Intervention: Lifestyle intervention for prediabetesOutcome: BMI
9 results
All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
Intervention: Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
9 results
All studies measuring Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Outcome: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
9 results
All studies measuring BMI
Outcome: BMI
9 results
Questions answered by this study
Generated from the study's connected evidence using Evidence Intelligence™.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG)?
Strong Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.1 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes affect BMI?
Strong Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may affect BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 86.7 | weak 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.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes affect waist circumference?
Strong Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may affect waist circumference.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Waist circumference
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.9 | weak 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.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve intentions to eat low-glycemic foods?
Emerging Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve intentions to eat low-glycemic foods.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods
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.
Next steps
Continue your research
Choose a next path through related evidence topics, Evidence Explorer views, and research summaries.
Evidence topics
Follow the topics this study contributes to.
Explore in Evidence Explorer
Open broader Evidence Explorer views for this relationship.
All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)All studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and BMIAll studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Waist circumferenceAll studies on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Intentions to eat low-glycemic foods
Related research
Read related research summaries.
Intensive lifestyle intervention may improve type 2 diabetes remission ratesHealthy lifestyle reduces diabetes risk in high genetic risk womenCommunity lifestyle programme improves multiple diabetes risk factors in adults with prediabetesEngagement in a prediabetes education programme is linked to lower type 2 diabetes riskHome-based intervention may help prevent diabetes in women with GDM
Sin anuncios. Sin rastreo.
Centrada en la evidencia, no en la publicidad.
Segura y privada
Tus datos siempre están protegidos.
Siempre al día
Se agregan nuevos estudios todos los días.