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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: 69

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Weight Loss

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Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → BMI

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → BMI

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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Body weight

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Body weight

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Body weight

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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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™
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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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™
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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HbA1c

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → HbA1c

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
78
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

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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Systolic blood pressure

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Systolic blood pressure

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Systolic blood pressure

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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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.
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  • 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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This study contributes to evidence on Digital storytelling behavioral intervention and HbA1c, Digital storytelling behavioral intervention and Mental Health.

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Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve stress?

Moderate Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Stress.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

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    Stress

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

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  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate 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 Digital storytelling behavioral intervention affect bmi?

Emerging Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve BMI.

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

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    BMI

    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 Digital storytelling behavioral intervention affect body weight?

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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Body weight.

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

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 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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