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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Online Low GI Diet Improves Diabetes Management
Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026
Key finding
HbA1c decreased from 8.33% to 7.82% (p = 0.001)
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online low glycemic index diet for managing type 2 diabetes, showing significant improvements in several health markers.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online low glycemic index diet for managing type 2 diabetes, showing significant improvements in several health markers.
Clinical relevance
These findings highlight the potential of online dietary interventions in managing type 2 diabetes, offering a practical and accessible approach for patients to improve their health outcomes. The significant reductions in HbA1c and BMI are particularly important as they are associated with lower risks of diabetes complications.
Keep in mind
Limited generalizability due to specific participant characteristics Potential self-reporting bias in dietary adherence Short duration of the intervention may affect long-term applicability
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Jinhua C, Lixia L, Xinyi Z, et al. Effectiveness of an Online Low Glycemic Index Diet and Lifestyle Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Public Health. 2025;83:61. doi:10.1186/s13690-025-01552-0
Efectos Principales
HbA1c decreased from 8.33% to 7.82% (p = 0.001)
BMI decreased from 25.73 kg/m² to 24.35 kg/m² (p < 0.001)
LDL-C decreased from 2.83 mmol/L to 2.38 mmol/L (p < 0.001)
HDL-C increased from 1.21 mmol/L to 1.35 mmol/L (p = 0.001)
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) and BMI, HDL cholesterol, HbA1c, and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT)
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- HDL cholesterol
- HbA1c
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
Primary outcomes
Evidence relationships
Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
4
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
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Related topics
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
Topic contributions
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Evidencia principal
Relación de evidencia
Glycemic Control Treatments and HbA1c
Evidencia relacionada
Relación de evidencia
Glycemic Control Treatments and Body Mass Index
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Glycemic Control Treatments and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Add to Evidence TrackerHDL cholesterol
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → HDL cholesterol
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → HDL cholesterol
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 TrackerLDL cholesterol
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → LDL cholesterol
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → LDL cholesterol
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 TrackerQuality of life
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → Quality of life
Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) → Quality of life
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- HbA1c levels significantly decreased by 0.51% (p = 0.001)
- BMI reduced by 1.38 kg/m² (p < 0.001)
- LDL-C levels decreased by 0.45 mmol/L (p < 0.001)
A quién se aplica
- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for diabetes management
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to all demographics or age groups
- Further studies needed to assess long-term effects
- Effectiveness may vary based on individual adherence to the diet
Entre Líneas
- Limited generalizability due to specific participant characteristics
- Potential self-reporting bias in dietary adherence
- Short duration of the intervention may affect long-term applicability
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Glycemic Control Treatments and HbA1c, Glycemic Control Treatments and Body Mass Index.
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Diet and Nutrition
Glycemic Control Treatments → HbA1c
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
View evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Glycemic Control Treatments → Body Mass Index
Diet and Nutrition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
View evidenceDiet and Nutrition
Glycemic Control Treatments → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Diet and Nutrition
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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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
Glycemic Control Treatments Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to Glycemic Control Treatments evidence base.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Body Mass Index Evidence Hub
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2 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Body Mass Index as a key outcome.
Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers Evidence Hub
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1 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Glycemic Control Treatments lower HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Glycemic Control Treatments appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Does Glycemic Control Treatments affect body mass index?
Moderate Evidence
Glycemic Control Treatments appears to affect body mass index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
Does Glycemic Control Treatments improve quality of life outcomes?
Emerging Evidence
Glycemic Control Treatments may worsen quality of life outcomes or be associated with harm.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Glycemic Control Treatments improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?
Emerging Evidence
Glycemic Control Treatments appears to improve adipokine and angiogenic markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 2
LDL cholesterol
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.
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