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Telemedicine lifestyle intervention modestly improves glycemic control in diabetes

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Mean between-group difference in the complete-case analysis was -0.13% (95% CI, -0.25 to -0.01), P = 0.04.

A home-based lifestyle intervention with telemedicine support showed modest effects on HbA1c levels in patients with coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

A home-based lifestyle intervention with telemedicine support showed modest effects on HbA1c levels in patients with coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for patients with CHD and T2DM, as it may reduce the risk of complications. While the intervention showed a modest effect on HbA1c, the lack of significant impact on cardiovascular events highlights the need for comprehensive strategies in managing these patients.

Keep in mind

The study had a modest sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The intervention's long-term effects beyond 12 months were not assessed. The statistical significance of some outcomes was not achieved, indicating uncertainty in effectiveness.

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Stephan M, Sophia MTD, Felix G, et al. A home-based lifestyle intervention with telemedicine support showed modest effects in patients with CHD and T2DM. Nature Medicine. 2025;31(4):1203-1213. doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03498-w

Efectos Principales

The lifestyle intervention reduced HbA1c by -0.13% (95% CI, -0.25 to -0.01), P = 0.04.

At 12 months, 31 patients (6.2%) experienced a major adverse cardiovascular event; P = 0.15.

Hospitalizations for angina or revascularization were higher in the lifestyle intervention group (n = 15) compared to usual care (n = 8).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization), Deaths, HbA1c, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

Primary outcomes

  • Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)
  • Deaths
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

357

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Cardiovascular Risk

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

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
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Deaths

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Deaths

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Deaths

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

HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
85
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
86
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 7 estudios
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Hospitalizations

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Hospitalizations

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Hospitalizations

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

Hospitalizations for angina or revascularization

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Hospitalizations for angina or revascularization

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Hospitalizations for angina or revascularization

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c levels decreased by -0.13% with the intervention (P = 0.04).
  • No significant difference in composite cardiovascular events (P = 0.15).
  • More hospitalizations for angina in the intervention group (n = 15) compared to usual care (n = 8).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
  • Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Individuals seeking lifestyle interventions to manage their health.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The modest improvement in HbA1c may not translate into significant clinical benefits.
  • Findings may not be applicable to populations outside the study's demographic.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and effectiveness.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study had a modest sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The intervention's long-term effects beyond 12 months were not assessed.
  • The statistical significance of some outcomes was not achieved, indicating uncertainty in effectiveness.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Cardiovascular Outcomes.

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

Questions answered by this study

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Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.2 | 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 Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve composite cardiovascular events (cv death, mi, stroke, hf hospitalization)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Composite cardiovascular events (CV death, MI, stroke, HF hospitalization)

    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

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve deaths?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for Deaths.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Deaths

    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

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve hospitalizations?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for Hospitalizations.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Hospitalizations

    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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