Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
HbA1c did not differ significantly between groups at 12 months (difference=−0.22%, P=.47).
The study evaluated the Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) intervention for glycemic control in underserved adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in HbA1c levels after 12 months.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
The study evaluated the Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) intervention for glycemic control in underserved adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in HbA1c levels after 12 months.
This research highlights the challenges of improving diabetes management in medically underserved populations. Despite the potential of mobile health interventions, the lack of significant improvement in glycemic control suggests that additional strategies may be needed to effectively support these individuals in managing their diabetes.
Unclear effectiveness of the MoDD intervention. Limited generalizability due to the specific population studied. Potential confounding factors not measured in the study.
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Stefano B, Pooja KR, Odumbo O, et al. Mobile Diabetes Detective for Improving Glycemic Control Among Medically Underserved Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2026;28:e82305. doi:10.2196/82305
HbA1c levels did not differ significantly between groups at 12 months (difference=−0.22%, P=.47).
44 participants (39.6%) engaged with MoDD at least once weekly in the first 30 days.
An increase in diabetes distress was observed, indicating heightened awareness of blood glucose levels.
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This study contributes evidence to Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) and Diabetes distress scores, Engagement duration with the intervention, HbA1c.
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Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) → Diabetes distress scores
Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) → Diabetes distress scores
Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) → Engagement duration with the intervention
Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) → Engagement duration with the intervention
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This study contributes to evidence on Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) and Diabetes Distress Measures, Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) and Engagement duration with the intervention.
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Measures Diabetes Distress Measures as a key outcome.
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Measures Engagement duration with the intervention as a key outcome.
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Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) appears to improve engagement duration with the intervention.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Engagement duration with the intervention
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) for diabetes distress scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diabetes distress scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) for HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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