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Intensified intervention reduces retinopathy onset in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Intensive therapy was associated with a risk reduction in onset of retinopathy (HR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70-0.98; P = .03).

The J-DOIT3 trial analyzed the effects of intensified multifactorial intervention on glycemic management in type 2 diabetes, finding that intensive therapy reduced the risk of retinopathy onset.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The J-DOIT3 trial analyzed the effects of intensified multifactorial intervention on glycemic management in type 2 diabetes, finding that intensive therapy reduced the risk of retinopathy onset.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant for clinicians managing patients with type 2 diabetes, as they highlight the importance of intensive therapy in preventing complications like retinopathy. By reducing the onset of such complications, healthcare providers can improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for their patients.

Keep in mind

The study did not provide data on loss of vision due to retinopathy. Effectiveness of interventions was unclear for some outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Takayoshi S, Kohjiro U, Kengo M, et al. Intensified Multifactorial Intervention and Glycemic Management in Type 2 Diabetes: A Secondary Analysis of the J-DOIT3 Trial. JAMA Ophthalmology. 2025;143(12):989-997. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.3819

Efectos Principales

Intensive therapy reduced the risk of onset of retinopathy (HR, 0.83; P = .03).

Intensive therapy did not affect the progression of retinopathy (HR, 1.02; P = .93).

No specific data was provided on loss of vision due to retinopathy.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention and Diabetic retinopathy incidence, Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy, Retinopathy progression.

Primary intervention

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention

Primary outcomes

  • Diabetic retinopathy incidence
  • Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy
  • Retinopathy progression

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

3

Evidence pairs

52

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 3 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

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Retinopathy

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

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Intervención

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Diabetic retinopathy incidence

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Diabetic retinopathy incidence

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Diabetic retinopathy incidence

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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Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy

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

Retinopathy progression

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Retinopathy progression

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Retinopathy progression

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

  • Intensive therapy led to a 17% reduction in the risk of developing retinopathy.
  • No significant effect on the progression of retinopathy was observed.
  • Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear for some outcomes.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients at risk for diabetic retinopathy.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The findings may not apply to all demographics outside the study population.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the effectiveness of interventions.
  • The study focused on specific therapeutic approaches that may not be universally available.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not provide data on loss of vision due to retinopathy.
  • Effectiveness of interventions was unclear for some outcomes.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Retinopathy, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy.

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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve retinopathy?

Moderate Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Retinopathy.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetic retinopathy incidence

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

  2. 2

    Retinopathy progression

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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

Does Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention improve loss of vision likely due to retinopathy?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention for Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Loss of vision likely due to retinopathy

    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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