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Mobile platforms enhance diabetes management in nephrotic syndrome patients.

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Fasting blood glucose decreased from 5.50 ± 0.56 to 5.22 ± 0.60 mmol/L.

This study evaluated the impact of mobile educational platforms on glycemic control in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, finding significant improvements in treatment adherence and blood glucose levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of mobile educational platforms on glycemic control in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, finding significant improvements in treatment adherence and blood glucose levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control and treatment adherence is crucial for patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, as it can lead to better health outcomes and reduce the risk of complications. This study highlights the potential of mobile technology as a valuable tool in diabetes management, offering a scalable solution that can be integrated into routine care.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Potential biases in self-reported adherence data.

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Zhimin Y, Zhicheng T, Minna S, Jing Z, Haizhu H, Xin L. The use of mobile educational platforms significantly improves glycemic control and treatment adherence in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2025;25:118. doi:10.1186/s12902-024-01802-2

Efectos Principales

Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 0.28 mmol/L (p=0.03).

Post-breakfast blood glucose decreased by 0.53 mmol/L (p=0.011).

Self-management efficacy improved by 0.27 score (p=0.02).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Mobile educational platform and Blood glucose, Diabetes management self-efficacy, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Mobile educational platform

Primary outcomes

  • Blood glucose
  • Diabetes management self-efficacy
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

315

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

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Treatment Adherence

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Blood glucose

Mobile educational platform → Blood glucose

Mobile educational platform → Blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Diabetes management self-efficacy

Mobile educational platform → Diabetes management self-efficacy

Mobile educational platform → Diabetes management self-efficacy

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Mobile educational platform → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Mobile educational platform → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Postprandial blood glucose

Mobile educational platform → Postprandial blood glucose

Mobile educational platform → Postprandial blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Treatment adherence

Mobile educational platform → Treatment adherence

Mobile educational platform → Treatment adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Fasting plasma glucose reduced from 5.50 to 5.22 mmol/L.
  • Post-lunch blood glucose decreased by 0.30 mmol/L.
  • Patient adherence improved by 25% in the intervention group.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.
  • Individuals with steroid-induced diabetes mellitus.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study demographics.
  • The effectiveness of the mobile platform may vary with user engagement.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term benefits.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • Potential biases in self-reported adherence data.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Mobile educational platform and Fasting Glucose, Mobile educational platform and Fasting Glucose.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does Mobile educational platform improve blood glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile educational platform appears to improve Blood glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Blood glucose

    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 Mobile educational platform improve diabetes management self-efficacy?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile educational platform appears to improve Diabetes management self-efficacy.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes management self-efficacy

    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 Mobile educational platform improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile educational platform appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    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 Mobile educational platform improve postprandial blood glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Mobile educational platform appears to improve Postprandial blood glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial blood glucose

    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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