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Telemedicine improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The intervention group showed a significant reduction in HbA1c to 6.7% (±0.21), compared to 7.0% (±0.15) in the control group (p = 0.035).

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a telemedicine intervention for glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes and found significant improvements in several key outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a telemedicine intervention for glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes and found significant improvements in several key outcomes.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for preventing complications in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This study demonstrates that telemedicine can be an effective tool for enhancing patient engagement and adherence to treatment, potentially leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. Potential biases in self-reported medication compliance could affect results. The long-term sustainability of the intervention's effects was not assessed.

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Alexander M, John RA, Vinoth GCD, Pradakshna P, Jennifer BJ, Vijayalakshmi S. Telemedicine Interventions for Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus. 2025;17(9):e91996. doi:10.7759/cureus.91996

Efectos Principales

HbA1c levels decreased by 0.6% in the intervention group (p = 0.035).

Fasting plasma glucose improved by 21 mg/dL in the intervention group (p = 0.046).

Postprandial blood glucose levels decreased by 21 mg/dL in the intervention group (p = 0.032).

Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was reduced by 1.2 units in the intervention group (p = 0.04).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to mHealth intervention with personal feedback and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Glucose iAUC (OGTT), HbA1c, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

mHealth intervention with personal feedback

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

370

Related studies

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

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → HbA1c

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Insulin resistance

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Insulin resistance

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Insulin resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Lifestyle behaviors

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Lifestyle behaviors

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Lifestyle behaviors

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Treatment adherence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Treatment adherence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback → Treatment adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c decreased significantly to 6.7% in the intervention group.
  • Fasting plasma glucose improved to 113 mg/dL with telemedicine.
  • Postprandial glucose levels were significantly lower at 142 mg/dL.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking alternative management strategies for diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics or settings.
  • The study did not explore the long-term effects of the intervention.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings in larger populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • Potential biases in self-reported medication compliance could affect results.
  • The long-term sustainability of the intervention's effects was not assessed.

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This study contributes to evidence on mHealth intervention with personal feedback and HbA1c, mHealth intervention with personal feedback and Fasting Glucose.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does mHealth intervention with personal feedback improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does mHealth intervention with personal feedback improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    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 intervention with personal feedback improve glucose iauc (ogtt)?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback appears to improve Glucose iAUC (OGTT).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

    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 intervention with personal feedback improve insulin resistance?

Emerging Evidence

mHealth intervention with personal feedback 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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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