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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Telehealth intervention shows no significant metabolic improvement in diabetes patients
Última actualización 7 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Triglyceride levels from type 1 diabetes group was the only variable that demonstrated improvement with telehealth intervention (66.5% intervention group vs. 86.5% control group; p = 0.05).
This study evaluated the impact of a telehealth intervention on metabolic outcomes in diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding no significant changes in most outcomes except for triglyceride levels in type 1 diabetes patients.
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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 telehealth intervention on metabolic outcomes in diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding no significant changes in most outcomes except for triglyceride levels in type 1 diabetes patients.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the effectiveness of telehealth interventions is crucial, especially during the pandemic when in-person visits were limited. The findings indicate that while telehealth may not significantly improve overall metabolic outcomes, it could have specific benefits, such as lowering triglyceride levels in certain diabetes patients, which may inform future telehealth strategies.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic. Lack of significant findings in most outcomes limits conclusions.
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Referencia de la Revista
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Debora WF, Janine A, Taíse RDC, et al. Impact of a Telehealth Intervention on Metabolic Outcomes in Diabetes Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Primary Care Diabetes. 2022;16(6):745-752. doi:10.1016/j.pcd.2022.09.011
Efectos Principales
No significant changes in HbA1c levels for type 1 (8.1% vs. 8.6%; p = 0.11) and type 2 diabetes (8.6% vs. 9.0%; p = 0.09).
Triglyceride levels improved in the type 1 diabetes group (66.5% intervention vs. 86.5% control; p = 0.05).
No significant changes in blood pressure, body weight, BMI, or self-perceptions about diabetes management.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Telehealth intervention and BMI, Body weight, Diabetes self-management behaviors, and 3 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Telehealth intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Body weight
- Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Primary intervention
Primary outcomes
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidencia principal
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Telehealth Interventions and Body Mass Index
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Telehealth Interventions and HbA1c
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Telehealth Interventions and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
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Study findings
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerDiabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerSystolic blood pressure
Telehealth intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Telehealth intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- No significant change in HbA1c levels (p = 0.11).
- Triglyceride levels decreased significantly in type 1 diabetes (p = 0.05).
- No changes in blood pressure, weight, or BMI.
A quién se aplica
- Adults with type 1 diabetes.
- Adults with type 2 diabetes.
Tener en Cuenta
- The study's findings are specific to the COVID-19 context.
- Telehealth may not be effective for all metabolic outcomes.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.
Entre Líneas
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- Lack of significant findings in most outcomes limits conclusions.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Telehealth Interventions and Body Mass Index, Telehealth Interventions and Body Weight.
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Telehealth Interventions → Body Mass Index
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Telehealth Interventions → Body Weight
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Telehealth Interventions → Blood Pressure
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
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outcome_hubMeasures Body Mass Index as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Blood Pressure as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Telehealth Interventions affect body mass index?
Moderate Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth Interventions for Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | 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.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Telehealth Interventions improve HbA1c?
Moderate Evidence
Telehealth Interventions may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Telehealth Interventions affect body weight?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth Interventions for Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
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.
Does Telehealth Interventions improve blood pressure?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth Interventions for Blood Pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Systolic blood pressure
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.
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