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Remote nurse-led education improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

FBG decreased significantly from baseline.

This study evaluated the impact of remote nurse-led patient education on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various metabolic markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of remote nurse-led patient education on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various metabolic markers.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for preventing complications associated with type 2 diabetes. This study highlights the potential of remote education as a viable alternative to traditional in-person consultations, making diabetes management more accessible for patients.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Potential unmeasured confounders affecting results

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Ali S, Azadeh T, Reza GD, Naser P. Effect of Remote Nurse-Led Patient Education on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Nursing. 2026;25:662. doi:10.1186/s12912-026-04640-w

Efectos Principales

Fasting Blood Glucose decreased by 19.91 mg/dL (p=0.008)

HbA1c decreased by 0.31% (p=0.008)

HOMA-β scores improved by 4.9 units (p=0.008)

HOMA-IR scores decreased by 4.72 units (p=0.008)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β), and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST
  • Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)

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: 63

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

27

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Beta-Cell Function

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)

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

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST

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

Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)

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

Insulin resistance

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Insulin resistance

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Insulin resistance

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

Insulin sensitivity

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Insulin sensitivity

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic → Insulin sensitivity

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • FBG decreased significantly by 19.91 mg/dL
  • HbA1c levels reduced by 0.31%
  • HOMA-IR scores showed a significant decrease
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes
  • Patients unable to attend in-person education sessions
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics
  • Further research needed to confirm findings
  • Effectiveness may vary based on individual circumstances
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics
  • Potential unmeasured confounders affecting results

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST.

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Does Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic improve fasting blood glucose (FBG)?

Emerging Evidence

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic appears to improve fasting blood glucose (FBG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic improve hemoglobin a1c (HbA1c) with ast?

Emerging Evidence

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic appears to improve hemoglobin a1c (HbA1c) with ast.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic improve homeostatic model assessment of beta-cell function (homa-β)?

Emerging Evidence

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic appears to improve homeostatic model assessment of beta-cell function (homa-β).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic improve insulin resistance?

Emerging Evidence

Nurse-led diabetic follow-up clinic appears to improve insulin resistance.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin resistance

    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.
1 supporting study
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