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Vitadio app improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Adjusted mean difference: -0.53%, SD 0.15, 95% CI -0.24 to -0.82; P <.001

This study evaluated the impact of the Vitadio digital health application on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, finding significant improvements in several health metrics.

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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 the Vitadio digital health application on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, finding significant improvements in several health metrics.

Clinical relevance

Effective management of Type 2 Diabetes is crucial for preventing complications. The significant improvements observed in HbA1c, weight, and self-care behaviors suggest that digital health applications like Vitadio could be valuable tools in diabetes management, potentially enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

Keep in mind

Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential biases in self-reported data. Short duration of follow-up may not capture long-term effects.

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Amaryllis M, Timm R, Tommy A, et al. Impact of the Digital Health Application Vitadio on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e68648. doi:10.2196/68648

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by 0.8% in the intervention group (p = 0.001).

Body weight decreased significantly by 2.2 kg in the intervention group (p = 0.002).

BMI decreased significantly by 0.47 kg/m² in the intervention group (p = 0.001).

Systolic blood pressure decreased by 7.23 mmHg in the intervention group (p < 0.03).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Digital storytelling behavioral intervention and BMI, Body weight, Change in General Diet Self-Care Score, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body weight
  • Change in General Diet Self-Care Score

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics

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Relación de evidencia

Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Mass Index

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Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight

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Digital Lifestyle Interventions and HbA1c

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Core evidence

Study findings

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BMI

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → BMI

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Body weight

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Body weight

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Body weight

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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Change in General Diet Self-Care Score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Change in General Diet Self-Care Score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Change in General Diet Self-Care Score

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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Diabetes self-care exercise score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score

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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HbA1c

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → HbA1c

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → HbA1c

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

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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Systolic blood pressure

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Systolic blood pressure

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Systolic blood pressure

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

  • HbA1c levels decreased by 0.8% in the intervention group.
  • Participants lost an average of 2.2 kg with the app.
  • Self-care scores for diet improved significantly.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Individuals seeking to improve glycemic control through digital health solutions.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all demographics or diabetes types.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • Self-reported measures may introduce variability in data accuracy.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Potential biases in self-reported data.
  • Short duration of follow-up may not capture long-term effects.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Mass Index, Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Mental Health.

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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

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

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

Limitations

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

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body weight?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
7 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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: Aug 2026

Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve mental health?

Strong Evidence

Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Mental Health.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Stress

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026
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