Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026
Key finding
The INT showed reductions in post-session capillary blood glucose across mesocycles 1, 2, and 4 (p = 0.03).
This study evaluated a synchronous telehealth exercise program's impact on adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various functional outcomes.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated a synchronous telehealth exercise program's impact on adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various functional outcomes.
Improving functional outcomes in adults with Type 2 diabetes can enhance their quality of life and independence. Telehealth programs offer a convenient way to engage patients in physical activity, which is crucial for managing diabetes and preventing complications.
No significant change in HbA1c levels (p > 0.05) Limited generalizability due to specific participant characteristics Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes
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Samara NR, Bruno VG, Maurício TXC, Rodrigo SD, Cristine LA, Pedro M. Effects of a Synchronous Telehealth Exercise Program on Clinical, Functional, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2026;23(6):773. doi:10.3390/ijerph23060773
Significant improvement in the 30 s Chair Stand (p = 0.02)
Significant improvement in the Arm Curl (p < 0.001)
Significant improvement in the Timed Up and Go (p = 0.01)
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This study contributes evidence to Synchronous telehealth exercise program and Blood glucose, Depression score, Functional Performance Measured by Arm Curl Test, and 5 more.
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Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Blood glucose
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Blood glucose
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Depression score
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Depression score
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional Performance Measured by Arm Curl Test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional Performance Measured by Arm Curl Test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the 2-Minute Step Test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the 2-Minute Step Test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the 30 s Chair Stand test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the 30 s Chair Stand test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the Timed Up and Go test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Functional performance measured by the Timed Up and Go test
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Sleep quality
Synchronous telehealth exercise program → Sleep quality
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This study contributes to evidence on Synchronous telehealth exercise program and Functional performance measured by the 2-Minute Step Test, Synchronous telehealth exercise program and Functional performance measured by the 30 s Chair Stand test.
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Synchronous telehealth exercise program appears to improve Blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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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.
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Synchronous telehealth exercise program appears to improve Depression score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Depression score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Synchronous telehealth exercise program appears to improve Functional Performance Measured by Arm Curl Test.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Functional Performance Measured by Arm Curl Test
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Synchronous telehealth exercise program appears to improve Functional performance measured by the 2-Minute Step Test.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Functional performance measured by the 2-Minute Step Test
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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