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Mobile health intervention improves physical activity in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Recruitment rate of 93%.

This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile health-supported physical activity intervention for adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, finding high recruitment and retention rates.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile health-supported physical activity intervention for adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, finding high recruitment and retention rates.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that mobile health interventions can effectively support lifestyle changes in adults with Type 2 diabetes, which is crucial for managing the condition and preventing complications. Improved adherence to exercise and better metabolic control can lead to enhanced overall health and quality of life for these individuals.

Keep in mind

The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to the lack of statistical significance in some outcomes. Findings may not be generalizable beyond the enrolled population. Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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Katie H, Jonathan L, Robert A, et al. Feasibility of a Mobile Health-Supported Home-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for Adults with Recently Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial. BMJ Open. 2025;15(3):e092260. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092260

Efectos Principales

MOTIVATE-T2D participants were more likely to start (OR 10.4) and maintain purposeful exercise at 6 months (OR 7.1) and 12 months (OR 2.9).

HbA1c levels decreased by 5% at 6 months and by 2% at 12 months from baseline.

Systolic blood pressure decreased by 1 mm Hg at 6 months and by 4 mm Hg at 12 months from baseline.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission and Adherence to Purposeful Exercise, HbA1c, Participant retention at 6 months, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission

Primary outcomes

  • Adherence to Purposeful Exercise
  • HbA1c
  • Participant retention at 6 months

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

241

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Blood Pressure

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Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Adherence to Purposeful Exercise

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Adherence to Purposeful Exercise

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Adherence to Purposeful Exercise

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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HbA1c

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
64
Slightly Positive
EvidenceScore™
73
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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Participant retention at 6 months

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Participant retention at 6 months

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Participant retention at 6 months

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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Recruitment Rate

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Recruitment Rate

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Recruitment Rate

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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Systolic blood pressure

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Systolic blood pressure

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → 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
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La Evidencia Sugiere

  • High recruitment rate of 93% with 135 eligible participants expressing interest.
  • Retention rate at 12 months was 82%.
  • HbA1c showed a 6-month change of -5% and a 12-month change of -2%.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals interested in improving physical activity levels.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to older adults or those with more advanced diabetes.
  • The study did not measure long-term sustainability of the intervention effects.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings in diverse populations.
between the lines

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  • The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to the lack of statistical significance in some outcomes.
  • Findings may not be generalizable beyond the enrolled population.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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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 HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Adherence to Purposeful Exercise.

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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 73.2 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 28 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
28 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

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

Strong Evidence

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

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
5 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission improve adherence to purposeful exercise?

Emerging Evidence

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission appears to improve Adherence to Purposeful Exercise.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Adherence to Purposeful Exercise

    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 Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission improve participant retention at 6 months?

Emerging Evidence

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission appears to improve Participant retention at 6 months.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Participant retention at 6 months

    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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