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Three-tiered management improves diabetes control

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Post-intervention, the intervention group exhibited significantly greater reductions in FPG than the control group (P < 0.05).

The study evaluated a three-tiered linkage management model for T2DM, finding significant improvements in glycemic control and self-management.

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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

The study evaluated a three-tiered linkage management model for T2DM, finding significant improvements in glycemic control and self-management.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control in T2DM patients is crucial for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. The findings suggest that implementing a structured management model can enhance patient self-management and health outcomes, which is vital for clinicians aiming to provide effective care and support for diabetes management.

Keep in mind

The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to limited evidence clarity. Results may not be generalizable beyond the study population. Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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Silin W, Tinglian L, Lan C, Min W, Jieyin D, Yang Q. The Three-Tiered Linkage Management Model Under GPRT Significantly Improves Glycemic Control and Self-Management in T2DM Patients. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2025;16:1618181. doi:10.3389/fendo.2025.1618181

Efectos Principales

The intervention group showed a reduction in fasting blood glucose by 1.5 mmol/L (p = 0.001).

The intervention group demonstrated a decrease in 2-hour postprandial blood glucose by 2 mmol/L (p = 0.002).

The intervention group had a reduction in glycated hemoglobin by 1.2% (p = 0.003).

The intervention group improved their Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities scores by 3.5 points (p = 0.004).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Structured multidisciplinary case management and Diabetes self-management behaviors, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Structured multidisciplinary case management

Primary outcomes

  • Diabetes self-management behaviors
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

794

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

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

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Relación de evidencia

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

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Diabetes self-management behaviors

Structured multidisciplinary case management → Diabetes self-management behaviors

Structured multidisciplinary case management → 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
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Structured multidisciplinary case management → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Structured multidisciplinary case management → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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HbA1c

Structured multidisciplinary case management → HbA1c

Structured multidisciplinary case management → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Postprandial blood glucose

Structured multidisciplinary case management → Postprandial blood glucose

Structured multidisciplinary case management → Postprandial blood glucose

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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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Fasting blood glucose decreased by 1.5 mmol/L in the intervention group.
  • 2-hour postprandial blood glucose decreased by 2 mmol/L post-intervention.
  • SDSCA scores improved by 3.5 points, indicating better self-care.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Patients seeking improved management of their diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's design limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions.
  • Findings may not apply to all demographics of T2DM patients.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to limited evidence clarity.
  • Results may not be generalizable beyond the study population.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

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

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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
11 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

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

Strong Evidence

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

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally 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 32 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
32 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

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

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears 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 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve postprandial and ogtt glucose?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Postprandial and OGTT Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Postprandial blood glucose

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
5 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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