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Smartphone dietary education may lower fat intake in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The intervention group had lowered their daily intake of saturated fat by 4.1 grams (β = -4.1, 95%CI: -7.9, -0.2).

This study evaluated the impact of a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in individuals with type 2 diabetes, revealing significant reductions in fat intake and triglyceride 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 a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in individuals with type 2 diabetes, revealing significant reductions in fat intake and triglyceride levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving diet quality and reducing cardiometabolic risk markers are crucial for managing type 2 diabetes. This study suggests that smartphone-based interventions can be an effective tool for dietary education, potentially leading to better health outcomes for patients.

Keep in mind

The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data. The sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. Potential confounding factors were not fully accounted for.

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Linnea S, Essi H, Anna D, Ylva TL, Stephanie EB. Effect of a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal. 2025;24:2. doi:10.1186/s12937-024-01069-2

Efectos Principales

The control group increased their overall diet quality score by 1.6 points compared to the intervention group.

The intervention group reduced their saturated fat intake by 4.1 grams daily.

The intervention group lowered their unsaturated fat intake by 6.9 grams daily.

The intervention group had lower serum triglycerides levels by 0.33 mmol/L compared to controls.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to mHealth dietary education intervention and Daily intake of saturated fat in grams, Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams, Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

mHealth dietary education intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
  • Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams
  • Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 64

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

405

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 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

Dietary Patterns

matched_intervention_and_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Daily intake of saturated fat in grams

mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams

mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams

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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Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams

mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams

mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams

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

Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score

mHealth dietary education intervention → Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score

mHealth dietary education intervention → Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Triglycerides

mHealth dietary education intervention → Triglycerides

mHealth dietary education intervention → Triglycerides

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

  • Control group improved diet quality by 1.6 points.
  • Intervention group reduced saturated fat intake by 4.1 grams.
  • Intervention group had lower triglycerides by 0.33 mmol/L.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking to improve their dietary habits.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics due to sample limitations.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
  • The study's findings should be interpreted with caution regarding clinical significance.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data.
  • The sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully accounted for.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on mHealth dietary education intervention and Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score, mHealth dietary education intervention and Daily intake of saturated fat in grams.

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Does mHealth dietary education intervention improve daily intake of saturated fat in grams?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Daily intake of saturated fat in grams.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Daily intake of saturated fat in grams

    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 mHealth dietary education intervention improve daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams

    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 mHealth dietary education intervention improve triglycerides?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Triglycerides.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Triglycerides

    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 mHealth dietary education intervention improve overall diet quality measured using nordic nutrition recommendation score?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth dietary education intervention for Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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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