Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Self-reported perceived health status improved by 6 (95% CI 1 to 11).
This study examined the effects of a mobile health low-carbohydrate dietary application on psychosocial outcomes in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in perceived health status and self-efficacy.
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Moderate
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RCTs
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study examined the effects of a mobile health low-carbohydrate dietary application on psychosocial outcomes in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in perceived health status and self-efficacy.
These findings suggest that mobile health interventions can enhance psychosocial aspects of diabetes management, which are crucial for overall health and well-being. Improved self-efficacy and reduced distress may lead to better adherence to diabetes management strategies, potentially improving clinical outcomes.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. The generalizability of findings may be limited to specific populations.
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Despina K, Liz F, Ronald S, Peter B, George M. Examining the Impact of a mHealth Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Application on Psychosocial Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2026;33(2):195-209. doi:10.1007/s12529-026-10447-5
Self-reported perceived health status improved by 6 (95% CI 1 to 11).
Diabetes-related distress scores decreased by 2.0 (95% CI -3 to -1).
Self-efficacy in diabetes self-management improved by 5 (95% CI 4 to 7).
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This study contributes evidence to Low-carbohydrate diet and Change in self-reported perceived health status, Diabetes self-management behaviors, Sleep quality, and 1 more.
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Low-carbohydrate diet → Change in self-reported perceived health status
Low-carbohydrate diet → Change in self-reported perceived health status
Low-carbohydrate diet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Low-carbohydrate diet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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This study contributes to evidence on Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy, Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education and Change in self-reported perceived health status.
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Measures Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy as a key outcome.
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Sleep quality
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education may improve Mental Health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Stress
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.
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Education appears to improve Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve Change in self-reported perceived health status.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Change in self-reported perceived health status
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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