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Social media program improves diabetes knowledge and self-care activities

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Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

Both groups showed increased mean knowledge scores at 12 weeks, increasing from 68.3% (SD 16.4%) to 76.7% (SD 11.7%; P <.001) in the intervention group.

This study evaluated the impact of a social media-based diabetes education program on patients with Type 2 diabetes. It found significant improvements in diabetes knowledge, attitudes, and self-care activities.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of a social media-based diabetes education program on patients with Type 2 diabetes. It found significant improvements in diabetes knowledge, attitudes, and self-care activities.

Clinical relevance

Improving diabetes knowledge and self-care practices is crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes effectively. This study suggests that social media can be a valuable tool for diabetes education, potentially leading to better patient engagement and empowerment in managing their health.

Keep in mind

The study did not show significant changes in HbA1c levels between groups. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 2 diabetes. The sample size and demographic characteristics were not detailed.

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Amaryllis M, Matheus L, Cheng-Yu L, et al. Effects of a Social Media-Based Diabetes Education Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Care Activities in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2022;24(3):e31449. doi:10.2196/31449

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Efectos Principales

The intervention group showed an increase in diabetes knowledge scores from 68.3% to 76.7% (P <.001).

Positive improvements in attitudes toward diabetes were observed in the intervention group (mean difference 0.2, P =.001).

Self-care activities improved in the intervention group with a mean difference of 0.3 (P =.03).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Remote multiprofessional educational program and Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS), Diabetes knowledge, Diabetes self-management behaviors, and 2 more.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

Remote multiprofessional educational program

Outcome

Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)

Evidence topic

Diabetes Self-Management Education

Primary intervention

Remote multiprofessional educational program

Primary outcomes

  • Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)
  • Diabetes knowledge
  • Diabetes self-management behaviors

Evidence topics

Diabetes Self-Management EducationDiabetes Management Self-EfficacyHbA1c ReductionTreatment Adherence

Primary intervention

Remote multiprofessional educational program

Primary outcomes

Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)Diabetes knowledgeDiabetes self-management behaviors

Evidence relationships

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

897

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

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

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy

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Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Activities of Daily Living

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes Care Profile–Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales (DCP-ATDS)

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 knowledge

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes knowledge

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes knowledge

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

Diabetes self-management behaviors

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes self-management behaviors

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes self-management behaviors

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

HbA1c

Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c

Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
83
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
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Health Literacy Improvement

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Health Literacy Improvement

Remote multiprofessional educational program → Health Literacy Improvement

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Diabetes knowledge improved by 8.4% in the intervention group (P <.001).
  • Attitudes toward diabetes improved with a mean difference of 0.2 (P =.001).
  • Self-care activities increased with a mean difference of 0.3 (P =.03).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking to improve their diabetes management through education.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings on HbA1c levels were not statistically significant.
  • Improvements in knowledge and attitudes may not directly translate to clinical outcomes.
  • The intervention's effectiveness may vary based on individual engagement with social media.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not show significant changes in HbA1c levels between groups.
  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 2 diabetes.
  • The sample size and demographic characteristics were not detailed.

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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Health Literacy Improvement.

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Do Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 43 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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Do Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve diabetes management self-efficacy?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appear to improve diabetes management self-efficacy.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes self-management behaviors

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 19 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

19 supporting studies
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Do Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve activities of daily living?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appear to improve activities of daily living.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes knowledge

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

4 supporting studies
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What evidence is available on Remote multiprofessional educational program and health literacy improvement?

Moderate Evidence

Remote multiprofessional educational program may improve health literacy improvement.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Health Literacy Improvement

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
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