Última actualización 18 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Change in hemoglobin A1c was -2.8% (95% CI, -2.9% to -2.6%)
This study evaluated the impact of a mobile message-based intervention on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in hemoglobin A1C levels.
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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 impact of a mobile message-based intervention on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in hemoglobin A1C levels.
Improving cardiovascular risk factors in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes is crucial for reducing the risk of complications such as heart disease. This study suggests that mobile message interventions can be a practical and effective tool for enhancing diabetes management and improving patient outcomes.
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Potential for self-reporting bias in lifestyle changes Short duration of follow-up may not capture long-term effects
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Pei-Zhen Z, Dan G, Chang-Qin L, et al. Can a mobile message-based intervention improve cardiovascular risk factors among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes?. JAMA Network Open. 2025;8(9):e2529762. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.29762
Reduction in hemoglobin A1C levels by 2.8% (95% CI, -2.9% to -2.6%)
Change in LDL-C levels decreased by 11.1 mg/dL (95% CI, -14.7 to -7.4)
54.0% of participants in the intervention group achieved controlled hemoglobin A1C compared to 46.1% in the control group (P = 0.04)
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This study contributes evidence to SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion and BMI, Diastolic blood pressure, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 7 more.
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → BMI
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → BMI
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Diastolic blood pressure
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Diastolic blood pressure
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → HDL cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → HDL cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → LDL cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → LDL cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Percentage of participants achieving controlled hemoglobin A1c levels
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Percentage of participants achieving controlled hemoglobin A1c levels
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Systolic blood pressure
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Systolic blood pressure
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Total cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Total cholesterol
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Triglycerides
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Triglycerides
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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 Fasting Glucose, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
All studies measuring Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Measures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
All studies on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs
Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
All studies measuring Fasting Glucose
Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Blood Pressure
Measures Blood Pressure as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 15 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Total cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
LDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
HDL cholesterol
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
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Blood Pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Systolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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